Phalaenopsis Equalacea

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PHRAG

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This is a primary hybrid between equestris and violacea. It has been in bloom since I bought it. It just keeps blooming, and blooming, and... you get the idea.
 
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PHRAG

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To answer a couple of questions. The plant is the size of an equestris and the leaves look like equestris except longer. The spikes are about a foot long each. Two spikes, one is blooming non-stop two buds at a time, and the other is putting out a keiki that just started rooting. The flower is the size of a violacea bloom or the size of a half dollar coin. I have not noticed a strong scent from this. The color in the photo above is true. This baby is grape purple.
 
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MoreWater

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that's lovely!

I've seen this cross only once before, and it looked very different. This one is (equestris 'Blue' x violacea var coruelea 'Sapphire'):
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PHRAG

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This cross is very variable from what I have seen. Here is one from Orchids Limited...

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and another...

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MoreWater

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very interesting. I like yours the most - the even spotting is gorgeous.
 
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PHRAG

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Keikis of this hybrid were selling on ebay not long ago for less than $5. I bought my mature plant on ebay, with keiki, for $5 plus shipping.
 
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