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Phalaenopsis finleyi (minus) primary hybrids

Discussion in 'Orchid Hybrids' started by Pixietoe, Oct 3, 2014.

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  1. Pixietoe

    Pixietoe Active Member

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    I can't seem to get enough primary hybrids of Phal. finleyi, they're so wild and cute. Here's my collection so far:

    schilleriana x finleyi (Phal. Alyos)

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    finleyi x mariae
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    equestris x finleyi (Phal. Donna's Delight)

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    lindenii x finleyi (Phal. Palace Limited)

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    appendiculata x finleyi

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  2. Alexey

    Alexey Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Nice collection. I like Pal. Altos.
     
  3. Mandy2705

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    Wow those are beautiful, I am curious, do any of them have a fragrance?
     
  4. sam1147

    sam1147 sam1147

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    Very nice collection.
     
  5. Pixietoe

    Pixietoe Active Member

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    Thanks! Alyos is my favourite, too.
    No, unfortunately none of them is scented although some of their parents are.
     
  6. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Very charming group.
     
  7. Dave The Scientist

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    The Alyos is my favorite too. Did it inherit the varigated leaves of the schilleriana parent?
     
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    Would be nice to pair it with something that made the reflexiveness recessive.
     
  9. Pixietoe

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    Yes, it did! Recently a hybrid with stuartiana has made it to vendors' lists and that one has mottled leaves, too.

    Actually, the appendiculata hybrid is more or less planar and the hybrid with javanica, another species with cupped flowers, is similar, judging from pictures. But still you can always tell immediately that it's a finleyi hybrid.
     
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    Wow, they're all beautiful!
     
  11. DPfarr

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    The upswept petals creates something of an illusion. These hybrids look like they're made for speed. All the proper aerodynamics employed. I had a couple on my mind to use, javanica was one of them. Another was doweryensis for the furthering of spotting but also the substance of the flower.
     
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    beside last one I like a lot them
     
  13. Pixietoe

    Pixietoe Active Member

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    That's definitely true! :) Good luck with your crosses!
     
  14. gg68

    gg68 Angraecoid addict

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    Really lovely!!
     
  15. Erika

    Erika Erika

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    Beautiful !
     
  16. Dave The Scientist

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    Are any of offspring of these crosses available for sale?
     
  17. Pixietoe

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    I don't know about the US, in Europe there are quite a few crosses for sale, e.g. x equestris, x cornu-cervi, x mariae, x tetraspis etc.
     
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    I absolutely love them all. Im really into species phals and primary hybrids.
     
  19. Fumiaki Takahashi

    Fumiaki Takahashi miniature orchidaholic

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    Nice!!!
    All of them are very nice!!!