Last week my partner and I took a trip to Folly Beach, SC- which is right outside of Charleston, SC. On our way we made a stop by my favorite Orchid Nursery- Orchidview- which is owned and operated by the Norton family; H.P, Katherine and Carol. They are the ephitomy of southern hospitality, and truly wonden rful people. I have learned so much from them since my first visit in 2009. Here are some photos from my last visit.
Phal bellina- extremely fragrant, compared to fruit loops.
Phalaenopsis bellina 'Orchidview' to the left & Phalaenopsis violacea 'Blue Chip' on the right.
Phalaenopsis Samera (bellina 'Orchidview' x violacea 'Blue Chip')- one of the darkest seedlings from the cross.
Phalaenopsis amabilis- strangely shaped leaves, but unique.
Phalaenopsis vioalcea ('Red' x Harvey')- sibling seedling to my Phalaenopsis violacea 'Sister'
Phalaenopsis amboinensis (HP's Gift x Hackneau II)- amazingly good color and shape. smells spicy.
Phalaenopsis hybrid with violacea
Phalaenopsis Luedde-violacea ( violacea N0154 x lueddemanniana 'Woodlawn')
Phalaenopsis Luedde-violacea
Phalaenopsis Fintje Kunriawati (pulchra x violacea indigo) and Phalaenopsis Luedde-violacea- both fragrant flowers.
A flask of a cross I pollinated December 2010 on one of my trips to Orchidview. The cross is Phalaenopsis Princess Kauilani (amboinensis 'Bryan' x violacea 'Blue Chip'). I saw a few good looking seedlings spaced out between 3 flasks. One flask had a really good looking seedling in what seemed to be a mostly empty flask- and the root on this seedling was showing some very nice potential in terms of pigments displayed. The roots of some Phals will produce pigment if exposed to strong light. My magenta violaceas produce a nice reddish color on the green root tip, my indigo violace produces a sort of muddy purple color- which is what i saw on that seedling. My hope is an indigo Princess Kaiulani!
Parents:
Phalaenopsis Princess Kaiulani =
Phalaenopsis amboinensis x Phalaenopsis violacea
I picked up three plants, and they gave me one. I got a Phalaenopsis bellina N0551, another Phalaenopsis corningiana that is from Carter and Holmes breeding program, and a Phalaenopsis Corning-cervi (corningiana 'Fernbrook' x cornu-cervi 'OK#55') which is from Peter Lin's breeding program of Big Leaf Orchids. We had such a great time- and can't wait to make it back soon! Hopefully next time there will be a compot or two for me to grow out!
