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Submitted by
Name: Barry Bair
From: Maryland U.S.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hello just starting out looking 2 get some good info. that will help me with my new Phalaenopsis hybrid orchid. is there any thing i should know about the Care i need 2 give 2 my new p.h.o Thank you.

Added: May 9, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Romeo B. Marbella Jr.
From: Philippines
Website: http://facebook.com/rbmarbella

Comments:
Thank you for this wonderful site! Great to see the world of Phals in very comprehensive way!
Romeo

Added: May 2, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Judy Hartmann
From: Clearwater B.C.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I received a Phalaenopsis orchid as a memorial gift remembering my father who loved orchids of any variety. I'd like to know how to keep it alive and care for it so it keeps blooming for a long time.

Added: April 16, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Alan Maddick
From: Melbourne Australia
Website: http://www.aquariusorchids.com.au
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hi, thanks for the site, i love all the photos of phal flowers in one spot. Has given me some motivation to grow the collection.

Admin reply: Thanks for the kind comments. I hope to see pictures from your collection later!

Added: April 10, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Deb
From: Newark, DE
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I have a phal amboinensis that I bought 3 or more years ago at a auction held by the Delaware Orchid Society. The orchid was in bloom when I purchased it so I knew how unusual it was but I didn't know that the flower spike should not be cut back when it is finished blooming. Fortunately, I just watched it after the last flower dropped and the spike didn't turn brown so I left it alone. Soon, I noticed that it had begun to grow again and it has bloomed 2 or 3 times again since I bought it. Just recently, I noticed a new spike coming from the base of the plant and several weeks later, I noticed a second new spike. The second spike now has a bud on it and I can't wait to see if more than 1 of the spikes will bloom at the same time!! I am so addicted!!

Admin reply: Great you didn't cut the spike. Many Phals. species are blooming for years on a spike. Don't cut it unless you want the plant to get stronger.

Congratulations for growing your amboinensis so well.

Added: March 19, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Jan van Hoften
From: Holland
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Fantastic orchid database! Very glad I found your site. Very useful information. I am 81 years old and started witch Phalaenopsis this year. I have a few phal. Ik hope to get some more in the future.
Best greetings from Holland.

Admin reply: Thanks for the kind comments, I'm pleased you find it useful! Greetings

Added: March 18, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Mark Angelo C. Pagdato
From: Philippines
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Love to browse this site from time to time for me to decide (parentals)for my hybridization work useful in species identification as well. This makes my interest for conservation, management, and utilization of unique genotypes coming from our most mega-diverse archipelago. :!cool:

Admin reply: Thanks! Please feel free to send me pictures from your plants and primary hybrids, I would love to see the result of your work.

Added: March 15, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Mark Angelo C. Pagdato
From: Philippines
E-mail: Contact

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Added: March 15, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Ahmad @ Kii
From: Malaysia
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hi...
I'm a Phalaenopsis lover.I work as by profession Forest Supervisors.About 5 years ago i found 2 variant of Phal.sumatrana at my worksite in the radius about 50km from the both plants.The plants is very healthy at nature and can be found between 200m > 400m asl.The main problems is how to attached photo's here ?.Tq

Admin reply: Thanks for your message and for sharing such informative pictures from Phalaenopsis growing in their native places! I sent you a message so you can get in touch with me.

Added: March 8, 2014

Submitted by
Name: tony
From: sarawak(borneo) malaysia
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Very informative. I have a few phal. I am trying to collect species which are native here. Also i have slipper orchids, helmet orchid, jewel orchid. Im still in the process of collecting as the mentioned species are becoming rare in their natural habitat.
Enjoyed your website. Keep it up.

Admin reply: It's great when people are doing the same in your country. As you said the Phalaenopsis species, and of course many other genera, are becoming rare in their natural habitat. The more people are growing these species in their native places then there is more chance to have a pod set and then seeds going back in the nearby jungle...

Added: December 7, 2013