Bought this a while ago as Neofineta falcata 'Shutenno Pink'. Now that it's flowering, I noticed it's looking different from the advertised flower. Mainly, it's missing the long, pink coloured nectar spur that gives the orchid it's unique appearance.
What is going on here? Was it mis id-ed? Or can this be caused by environmental factors? Last picture is taken from the sellers website and shows the typical flowers for this variety.
by ZORZO999
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If you are a beginner and purchased your orchid at a grocery store, more than likely it is of the genus Phalaenopsis. Most common orchids, especially Phalaenopsis, are hybrids and it is difficult or impossible to identify the name. This isn’t to say your orchid can’t be identified. In many cases, it might be possible to somewhat identify the parents of your orchid.
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It depends on if it’s a clone or if it was grown from seed. If it was from seed, sometimes the genetics aren’t stable enough to reliably reproduce the plant perfectly every time and you’ll get some phenotypic variation. That being said, I am by no means a Neofinetia expert and would take all of this with a grain of salt.
I buy from them often too. Did you ask them they are very responsive!