Friday, November 22, 2013

NEW HYBRIDS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2013

New hybrids registered for the month of November.
 Phalaenopsis E.L.A. Benz
(Phal Michael Chamorro x Phal Valentinii)
This star-shaped flower measures 3 x 3.5 cm. Petals and sepals are chilli red in colour. The column is light yellow and the side-lopes are of a darker yellow colour. The lip is pink.
This hybrid was donated to ICM Ministry (International Care Ministry) as a blind auction to raise funds for the poor in the Phillippines in a banquet held on the 10 October 2013 in Hongkong. The naming rights for this hybrid drew 40 bids and was finally won by Me Michael Benz with a bid of HKD40,000. 
For further information please go to the following link:
www.caremin.com/events/2013hkbanquet


Phalaenopsis Chin Peng Sung
(Phal Goh Chin Chye x Phal Penang Ruby)

When I attended my Uncle Peng Sung's birthday dinner in Kuala Lumpur, I was so embarassed as I was not inform of this happy occasion and went empty handed. Although he said that our presence is more important than our present, we felt that 75 years of age is a very significant year and as such Jessie and I decided to quietly register and orchid in his name for what he represents. The bold red colour of this orchid hybrid shows his strong character, always campaigning for truth, honour, and righteous conduct. Its has been my greatest pleasure to have an uncle such as he for his caring advice and guidance.God will bless him with many more birthdays to come.
This showy orchid hybrid, round in shape, measures 6x6 cm Petals and sepals are chilly red (Tan Lee Moy type of red) with a fine greenish lining along the edges. The column is white and side-lopes are yellow whilst the lip is pink.