Hybridizing with Phalaenopsis Species
by Bill Livingston
Phalaenopsis violacea
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Flowers of the East Malaysian form, referred to as P. violacea, include carnation, purple, magenta, rose-magenta, and rose-carmine colors. Flowers have pleasingly star-shaped rather than full-shaped segments, with some flowers showing a 3/8 inch very dark green outer edge on all segments. Flowers have a very pleasant fragrance, but this fragrance is not passed on to its hybrids unless the other parent is fragrant too. Phalaenopsis violacea from Borneo has been renamed P. bellina; it has been used widely over the years in hybridizing, and has contributed as much, if not more, than the Malaysian P. violacea has to hybrids registered as having P. violacea as a parent. Phalaenopsis bellina gives its progeny heavier substance.
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This article which has been reprinted here with permission, originally appeared in the Volume 66, Number 4 edition of Orchid Digest, (Oct-Dec 2002), which is a Special Edition that highlights Phalaenopsis, and also features an excellent article on Phal culture by the Tuskes. The Phalaenopsis Special Edition of Orchid Digest can be ordered from Orchid Digest for $22. Highly recommended.
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are copyright 2002 by Orchid Digest Corporation.
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