Yes, the title is correct, I bought a Phalaenopsis orchid. But there is a catch with this one, it doesn’t mean I am returning to a massive collection of generic Phalaenopsis orchids.
First of all, it is a mini, which means it will not take up too much space, so really I am not going to hassle with droopy, huge foliage, aspect that I pretty much dislike with Phalaenopsis orchids in general. With a bit of luck this orchid will remain tiny and invisible when not in bloom.
Second, it was discounted. It doesn’t have too many blooms on it, many of them already faded, so the price for this one was about 3 euros, not a bad price at all.
Third and most important, it is fragrant! It has a sweet, citrusy fragrance, reminds me of Dendrobium Nobile fragrance, which I do like. I bet that with some better care this tiny jewel has the potential to make better looking blooms and have a better fragrance. So this one is a 10 for me 🙂
