We excited to announce the exclusive first USA release of Phal. AL Peoker 'AL' from Mr. A-Liang who is an unparalleled hybridizer in Taiwan. This amazing Harlequin type hybrid is one of his phenomenal work on novelty yellow Phal with red spots.
I immediately fell in love with this clone back in 2017 when I saw it while judging at the Taiwan International Orchid Show. It was awarded the Silver Medal (SM) by the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association. Mr. A-Liang had a limited number of micro-division stem propagation of his awarded clone. We struck a deal and he agreed to save some exclusively for Norman's Orchids in USA. What amazed me about this clone was how compact and round the leaves were (a trait from Phal. violacea which is an ancestor of the pollen parent). The round flower form, spots, and glossy flower substance are from Phal. gigantea, which is an ancestor of both parents. It also has multi-spiking habit, which is quite unusual for complex novelty Phal. Do not the spike unless it is brown and dry. The flowers have a light fragrance (stronger in warm temperature) and are long lasting. This plant is excellent for growing on a bright windowsill or under lights. In my opinion, this clone set the new standard for complex novelty yellow Phal hybrid with spots. These award quality plants are a “must have” for the modern Phal collection.
#Phal #complex #novelty #hybrid #exclusive #firstrelease #fragrant #harlequin #compact #roundleaves #multispike #waxy #longlasting #windowsill #underlights #awardquality #musthave