Often members ask about a name for a NOID orchid. After viewing the plant, many of us suggest a name that we believe to be true and correct for that plant based on it's characteristics.
Certainly, this can help us understand the possible cultural requirements of the plant and help us to grow it better.
After working plant registration at our society show a couple of weeks ago, it became obvious to me that there are a number of incorrectly identified orchids out there. As growers of these plants, we all have the responsibility to ensure accuracy in the identification of each and every plant we grow.
If it's ID has been lost, it should forever remain a NOID and needs to be considered an orphan with no future in breeding or judging.
This is not a bad thing, for it certainly can be enjoyed in all it's floral delight.
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Dave W
"It is easy to grow orchids - you just have to think like one!" - Unknown
Last edited by Oscarman : 03-05-2007 at 03:38 PM.
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