Phalaenopsis

Finding

SITF confirms this plant as Phalaenopsis bastianii f. helvola (Apr 2025). Although forma helvola is considered synonymous with P. bastianii by the POWO, it is published taxonomically and is a validly published color form. This plant has the sparse trichomes that are characteristic of P. bastianii, although not as long. The exhibitor stated that this plant was confirmed as this forma by Olaf Gruss, the describing taxonomist. Supporting photos which match this forma can be found in the orchidroots.com.

Overall Length Of Growth Cane: 29 cm wide x 15 cm tall

Inflorescence Overall Length: to 39 cm

Inflorescence Arrangement: 1 staked and 5 arched

Floral Bracts Width: n/a

Ovary Length: 2.7 cm

Ovary Width: 0.15 cm

Ovary Shape: cylindrical, elongate

Ovary Color: white

Ovary Texture: glabrous

Flower Natural Spread Length: 4.7 cm

Flower Natural Spread Width: 4.0 cm

Dorsal Sepal Length: 2.2 cm

Dorsal Sepal Width: 1.0 cm

Lateral Sepals Length: 2.2 cm

Lateral Sepals Width: 1.0 cm

Petals Width: 0.9 cm

Judging Center: Atlanta

Award Number: 20252093

Award Date: April 12, 2025

Awarded As: CHM

This plant was entered as Phal bastianii f. helvola and noted by the grower as having been identified
in person by Olaf Gruss who originally described this forma.

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