Phal Harlequins
It’s time to clown around! Harlequins are a class of Phal hybrids developed by orchid breeders in recent years. Spots and splashes of color inspire their nickname.
There are two categories of these flowers: Taiwan harlequins and painted harlequins. Taiwan types have spots. They can have little spots or big blotches. These may cover just a portion of the flower, or most of the bloom. Spots may appear in a random pattern, or seem to follow a structured design.
Painted harlequins have a marbled pattern, like an artist has splashed paint from the center of the flower towards the edges. In both painted and Taiwan types, variations in light, temps, water, or fertilizer can affect the patterns. Therefore, the blooms may vary from year to year as growing conditions change. It’s just part of their clownish nature.
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August 23rd, 2010 at 12:35 pm
What beautiful photos! I thinnk I like the painted ones best. they really look like a design in marble.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Cool post
Thanks!
September 15th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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September 17th, 2010 at 5:21 am
Those flowers don’t even look real! The colors are wonderful. Thanks for the very nice pics.
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What a great resource!
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