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No understanding - but my wild-a-- guess would be that they result from a mismatch of the color genes.

You captured that awesome velvety texture. Very nice!

First, but not last. Well done!

My husband used to be an engineer, so this is my watering system. There are pipes to two spigots and a pressure tank so the water can be delivered at an even pressure in the upper most part of our yard. We hand water; no irrigation or misters. But adding a siphon for in-line fertilizer has...

Dine malerier er også smukke.

Tom, if you had to over generalize, how long would you say it takes it reach maturity or fully branching like that? Either in years or blooming cycles (or even dog years)?

There are a bunch of them for sale on Abebooks.com - used, of course.

A classic!

Very nice. I have some babies of that cross - hope one them turns out like yours!

Hi Eric, Thanks. I picked up a flask of these at a Paph Guild meeting. They came from Tokyo Orchid Nursery, but I don’t have the cultivar names of the parents. I asked someone who works with them to see if they could find out and I never heard back. I’m sure you’re right about the photos, but...

Yes it is. I should probably cut the flower and let it rest, but it’s hard...

Tom, I like that we can be blooming the same sweet flowers, thousands of miles apart. Here are three 3 outdoor shots of one of my besseaes this morning. I tried to dial down the sunlight on one of the pics, to try to capture the sparkles. It did not really work, but I know they’re there...

There is just something about those besseaes!

Hi Polka, #12 is Weltz Ballad. A varied array of intersectional crosses, which I (personally) find can be challenging to grow. If you can get them to flower, you definitely have some interesting ones there. Good luck!

I think this one turned out really well, especially for a first bloom. Good shape, nice color and texture, yummy pouch. Can’t really discern size. When it gets its full mojo, it’s going to be a stunner!!! I’ve got a bunch of little Yelvas coming up, from Ecuagenera I think, but none have...

Hi Joe, Welcome. First thing I would say is that you might have better luck with phrag culture advice if you post your questions in the slipper culture thread or the phrag thread. These Paph guys don’t necessarily love phrags as much as you (and I) do. I would say that it depends on how much...

I have a big green clump that appears to be forming sheaths on at least two of the growths. I hung it with my vandas last fall, cuz it sure wasn’t blooming elsewhere. Not sure if they are going to actually produce buds yet, but orchid growers must be patient, right?

Serge, The main ingredient/generic name for Merit is imidacloprid. You should follow the directions on the label of the product you buy as it may be available in different strengths. (I would be surprised if Leslie told you otherwise, btw.) In the US, you can buy it on Amazon or eBay, with...

Aloha from Hawaii, Mario. You are off to a beautiful start. Enjoy!

VERY nice. I saw Elite Orchids posted your pic on their site, too. Thx, Kate