R13 ( Phal Su-An Cricket x Phal Penang Jewel) was named in honour of Mr Billy Wang (Dongfang Billy) a very close friend of my mother (Hong Mama). He is more like a son to her. Billy, a very popular DJ with Media Corp Radio 97.2 FM channel in Singapore was diagnosed with luekemia in the early 90's and through his faith in Christ he was healed miraculously. He now works towards helping and serving other cancer stricken people and the community in general in Singapore. He is the president of Cancercare Society which he founded in 2003.
My Sister Mrs Ong and My Mother (Hong Mama)
with Billy at the Golden Mike award 2002
Phal Billy Wang (Phal Penang Jewel x Phal Su-an Cricket) has been one of my more successful hybrid. Many of this crossing have won prizes in the regional orchid competition. A lot of my flasks were exported to Thailand years back and I am sure it must have been a hit there too especially the green ones. This hybrid makes a good show plant as it is free flowering with many flowers (up to 6 in a spray), good shape and has a variety of colour (White, Yellow and Green) Apart from its show quality, it also makes a good stud plant. It is easily pollinated both as stud or pod carrier. I have chosen most of the green ones for crossing with others with green flowers. My R328 ( Phal cornu cervi x P Billy Wang) have produced a few green ones but not to the shade that I want it to be. As I have a lot of R328 I am sure a dark green one will bloom very soon. My other crossings with Phal Su-an Cricket, Phal Penang Jewel, Phal Ho's Greem Wave, and Phal Penang Violacea have yet to bloom although some of the plants are already matured. I will feature them when they bloom.
To view Billy Wang,s blog go to:
http://www.billywang31.com
or http:// www.billywang.com.sg
