Thursday, March 22, 2018

White big lip (petaloid) Phalaenopsis orchid

Imagine my surprise when I was scanning the plant shelves at our local Walmart when I found petaloid (big lip) moth orchids! These are pure white with a blotch of pale pink at the center. The flattened  lip is fused and quite attractive!
So here is another one that followed me home...


Saturday, March 17, 2018

Mellow yellow phalaenopsis joins the collection

Here is another interesting find at the local grocery store. This phalaenopsis has a nice buttery yellow color with flecks of orange near the base of the lower petals, giving it a truly pleasing appearance. Alas, no fragrance but I still brought her home!


Thursday, March 15, 2018

Pink on pink veined moth orchid

Sometimes it pays off to visit the local Walmart clearance shelves. I rescued this lovely pink princess who had nothing wrong with her except having spent and damaged blossoms. Before any plant purchase, I  thoroughly inspect the leaves, roots, flowers and moss for any signs of disease or pests and always place them in quarantine. I won't risk infecting my entire collection so I have dedicated several spots of my house as segregation areas. It is well worth the effort to being pro-active, trust me!

 
Phalaenopsis NOID, pink on pink, veined with magenta lip