Phrag. Living Fire

[Rayb]

That's what the tag says anyway. I think it's way to light in color to be correct any thoughts on the subject will be appreciated

Thanks
Ray

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae hybrids!

 

[goldenrose]

It's a nice one! It's lighter in color than what I'd expect ... BUT ....... have temps been on the warm side? I find some of them will darken as the bloom ages, too.

 

[Rayb]

I Have been keeping the room warm That could be one reason.

 

[Leo Schordje]

Your tag may be right, this is what would expect if the besseae used was var. flavum.

 

[rdlsreno]

Pretty!!!!

Ramon

 

[Candace]

Yes, it would probably be a little darker if grown cooler. But, since I also tend to grow them warmer, like you, I sort of like the more muted tones. In the winter and fall my phrags tend to grow out a little darker than when they bloom in the spring and summer.

 

[SlipperFan]

Leo beat me to what I was going to say. Anyway, I like the soft colors. Very pretty.

 

[Park Bear]

Very Nice!!!!

 

[Rayb]

Well Thank You all It makes sense that flavum was probably used.I do like the flavum I didn't even think of that Shame on me, but with orchid friends like all of you I can't go wrong asking.

Ray

 

[NYEric]

The tag should state if it's flavum. Some flavum crosses will just end up washed out looking.

 

[isaias m rolando]

Correct Eric. This is not the usual red coloration for regular Living Fires. Must be a flava in the bessea gene pool.