Phalaenopsis Zheng Min Sapphire

[Djthomp28]

This may be my favorite Phalaenopsis now. Phalaenopsis Zheng Min Sapphire is blooming for the first time, and I love this clone.

 

[eds]

Lovely glossy finish and speckles! Not surprised it is your favourite!

 

[Linus_Cello]

Striking. When fully mature, how many flowers will it have?

 

[Djthomp28]

Striking. When fully mature, how many flowers will it have?

I am not sure, but I don't think the spike will hold many flowers based on what I can see at the moment.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

It can hold 4-6 flowers when mature… spikes can remain green for a year or two and flower too, making it more exquisite looking.

 

[Djthomp28]

Thanks for the reply and info, @DrLeslieEe!

 

[Cklinger]

Wow, stunning!

 

[Ozpaph]

mesmerising pattern

 

[big923cattleya]

I have the exact same cross! It is beautiful. Mine bloomed with 3 flowers on it.
They are doing wonderfully under lights. I think I have another clone called White Diamond. Very similar to the above but it is a paler, somewhat whitish background with those great spots. On first glance the flower is even more purple looking.

 

[Djthomp28]

This year's flowers are so different...

 

[Ozpaph]

even better IMHO

 

[PeteM]

I had no clue they could change that drastically

 

[Djthomp28]

@PeteM me either!