
05-16-2007, 06:16 PM
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Location: Queens, NY, & Madison County NC, US
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Phalaenopsis lobbii X Haraella odorata project
Hello everyone,
I a few months ago decided to try out the wacky idea of crossing a Phalaenopsis lobbii with a Haraella odorata. I finally got the chance to do this about 2-3 weeks ago when the stars finally alighned themsleves, I mean the two species decided to coordinate a few blooms.
Ok, here is what its looking like today, 2 and a half weeks later.
Well first here is the P. lobbi when in full glory:

and now post pollination:


And here is the Haraella odorata

post pollination:




What I've decided to do is let the seed pod, hopefully two seed pods (one on each parent) develop and then look at the seeds under the scope. THis way I will be able to determine if they are fertile or not. If they are I will send them to a pro for flasking. And hopefully I will have a bunch of unique little plants
What do you all think? Cross those fingers for successful fertilization!!
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