branching phalaenopsis

[philoserenus]

i've been looking through a lot of the phalaenopsis pictures and i've noticed the spikes are highly branched. can u induce that somehow or is it in the genetics such that they branch multiple times like Phal. schilleriana?

 

[Leo Schordje]

The postential to branch is genetic, from several species including schilleriana. The actual expression of the potential requires good culture. Only a healthy vigorous Phal will branch if its genetics allow branching. Makes sense?

 

[philoserenus]

yes it does help, thank you.

wat particular parentage or species have the genetics that favors branching (assuming they are grown well)?

 

[Ron-NY]

besides schilleriana, equestris branches. I am sure there are others too