WOW! I guess it’s normal some for phals. Please post again when it’s in full bloom. I would love to see that.
phriendlyhelpingwook
Cool wish mine would do that
Banyanous
WTF
I need to know what happens next.
MGARLAND76
Happy for you OP. It looks like a Christmas tree of buds!
thestonernextdoor88
Oh my I’m so jealous. We will need follow up pics
MiloIsTheBest
May I just say:
Holy shit!
That’s pretty good obviously it’s got good sunlight and is very happy with its growing situation.
polysymphonic
Nope not normal 😂 pretty cool though! Please post photos when the flowers open
DruidicEpiphyte
There is a potential that this orchid is a 4N tetraploid! Tetraploidy is an uncommon occurrence in a variety of organisms where they have 4 sets of chromosomes instead of 2 (diploid). When it occurs in plants, it typically makes the plant in question overall better in every way. Stronger growth structure, longer lasting sturdy blooms, advanced root structures…truly a sought after genetic characteristic for hybridizers and breeders alike. I should note, I’m not saying with certainty that this is what is going on with your orchid, but there is strong supporting evidence of it. I have a 4n phal that has thick, branching spikes like this👍
WhoLovesButter
Omg what did you do to that thing. If you tell me I will do the same things to my phals lol
Evening_Ad3331
Every phals lovers dream 😍
Anon-567890
Did you give him steroids?!? Lol! Please post once everything blooms!
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WOW! I guess it’s normal some for phals. Please post again when it’s in full bloom. I would love to see that.
Cool wish mine would do that
WTF
I need to know what happens next.
Happy for you OP. It looks like a Christmas tree of buds!
Oh my I’m so jealous. We will need follow up pics
May I just say:
Holy shit!
That’s pretty good obviously it’s got good sunlight and is very happy with its growing situation.
Nope not normal 😂 pretty cool though! Please post photos when the flowers open
There is a potential that this orchid is a 4N tetraploid! Tetraploidy is an uncommon occurrence in a variety of organisms where they have 4 sets of chromosomes instead of 2 (diploid). When it occurs in plants, it typically makes the plant in question overall better in every way. Stronger growth structure, longer lasting sturdy blooms, advanced root structures…truly a sought after genetic characteristic for hybridizers and breeders alike. I should note, I’m not saying with certainty that this is what is going on with your orchid, but there is strong supporting evidence of it. I have a 4n phal that has thick, branching spikes like this👍
Omg what did you do to that thing. If you tell me I will do the same things to my phals lol
Every phals lovers dream 😍
Did you give him steroids?!? Lol! Please post once everything blooms!
About to get a show
I’ll make sure to update once I’ve got blooms!
Remarkable