Are the yellow besseae plants easier to grow than the regular red ones? I have seen quite a few yellow ones offered on ebay. I tried a red one before but it died on me. Thanks for any advice!

I have never tried a yellow one and I heard the yellows ones are much harder to grow than the red ones...I'll let an expert chime in here!

I would definitely not recommend either type of besseae to beginners. They are highlly demanding of clean frest water and perfect conditions.

I agree with Rocco! Not for beginners. For beginners I suggest any besseae hybrids which are much easier plants to grow and more forgiving and ultimately rewarding.

Ok thanks guys! Which hybrids would you recommend for beginners?

Ok thanks guys! Which hybrids would you recommend for beginners?

From what I have learned from here and other growers Phrag. Don Wimber is one of the easiest besseae hybrid plants to grow.

If you like long petals then you might like China Dragon.

Phrag China Dragon another one I really like and I heard they are very easy to grow as well.

Yep hybrids are so much easier to grow I agree to that...good luck!

Another easy growing besseae cross is Phrag Eric Young and some are crossed with the yellow variety.

Another easy growing besseae cross is Phrag Eric Young and some are crossed with the yellow variety.

Eric Young is one of my favorite phrags and I agree very easy to grow and they grow fast! I didn't know they were made with besseae var. flavum. Hmm interesting I have to look for one now. LOL

Phragmipedium Inca Embers are fast growing plants and easy to grow. I too wouldn't recommend the besseae species to beginners.