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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-27-2025, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By Fairorchids
Cattleya trianae OR Cattleya trianaei

Having a debate as to correct spelling with another grower.

Only Chadwich adds the 'i' consistently. Waldor adds it occasionally.

The RHS, Kew & the AOS all spell it trianae.

It was named...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-12-2025, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 465
Posted By Fairorchids
That is two AQs from that judging center in how...

That is two AQs from that judging center in how many months?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-12-2025, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,417
Posted By Fairorchids
My 4N is in bloom now:

My 4N is in bloom now:
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-06-2025, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By Fairorchids
Do you bring it outside in summer? Once...

Do you bring it outside in summer?

Once night time temperature reaches 13C (55F), all Vandas can go outside, and stay there till cooler nights return in late summer/early fall.

You need to...
Forum: Propagation 03-31-2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,720
Posted By Fairorchids
When my dad did his own 'kitchen counter...

When my dad did his own 'kitchen counter flasking', he baked the flasks in the oven. Separately he used a small pressure cooker to sterilize the large flask with the medium.

He then poured a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2025, 08:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,862
Posted By Fairorchids
I agree with Ray, it is likely mis-labelled. ...

I agree with Ray, it is likely mis-labelled. Lippewunder has very prominent brown markings on both dorsal & petals.

On the other hand, the first Lippewunders came to the US in the Miami WOC. ...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-02-2025, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,254
Posted By Fairorchids
The chances of getting the recessive alba version...

The chances of getting the recessive alba version depend on how many genes are involved.

If it is a single gene, you should get one in 4 = 25% true albas.
If there are two genes involved, you...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-01-2025, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,417
Posted By Fairorchids
I have two. I bought leftovers from Ten...

I have two.

I bought leftovers from Ten Shin Gardens at a show. When they bloomed, one turned out to be 4N, so I kept that one (but have not gotten around to taken a photo yet).

Then, my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-01-2025, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,741
Posted By Fairorchids
This plant is barely large enough to divide, but...

This plant is barely large enough to divide, but unless you have someone demanding a division, I would not do it at this stage. Simply repot for now.

Next time around (in 2 years or so), take it...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 01-21-2025, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,327
Posted By Fairorchids
Be aware that the 'Kibana' plant with 99.99%...

Be aware that the 'Kibana' plant with 99.99% certainty is a hybrid, and not the pure species.

All V. (Neo.) falcata with strong flower color are known to be hybrids (in Japan, if it looks like a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2025, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,590
Posted By Fairorchids
I agree that these pieces of wood look good, and...

I agree that these pieces of wood look good, and would look better with plants growing on them. However, if the wood is from conifers (= 'softwood'), they will probably not last long if you mount...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 01-10-2025, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 911
Posted By Fairorchids
You might want to download my notes (FO, growing...

You might want to download my notes (FO, growing Vandacous) from:

Fair Orchids (https://www.fairorchids.com/cultural-notes.php)
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 01-09-2025, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,513
Posted By Fairorchids
Zygos can be tricky. I have heard that they have...

Zygos can be tricky. I have heard that they have a tendency to self-polinate (same as Phragmipediums). Remove all pollen from the flower before you attempt the pollination.

On a different note,...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 01-08-2025, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,325
Posted By Fairorchids
The last 7 words in Roberta's post are KEY.

The last 7 words in Roberta's post are KEY.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-08-2025, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,208
Posted By Fairorchids
Are you are talking about 'reed stem' Epis? And...

Are you are talking about 'reed stem' Epis?
And if so, hybrids, species or both?

Hybrids tend to be stockier than species. It could also be a question of 2N (normal) vs 4N (tetraploid).
Forum: Identification Forum 01-08-2025, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 909
Posted By Fairorchids
It looks like a Brassavola nodosa hybrid,...

It looks like a Brassavola nodosa hybrid, possibly Maikai. Treat it like any Cattleya.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-08-2025, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,920
Posted By Fairorchids
There are so many factors, most of which are...

There are so many factors, most of which are unknown to the breeder, that influences the outcome of any cross - even when breeding with 2 species, that color predictions are at best an educated...
Forum: Propagation 12-26-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,226
Posted By Fairorchids
With Cattleya types, the flower needs to be fully...

With Cattleya types, the flower needs to be fully open, ideally 2-3 days. If you try to pollinate sooner, the pollen might be ready, but the stigma is not.

With Paphiopedilum hybrids, I have...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 12-17-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,738
Posted By Fairorchids
Marblekg shooting himself in the foot

Here is a photo from a recent listing.
Flower shows that this is a virus infected plant. Unfortunately some novice buyers won't recognize the signs.
Forum: Vendor Feedback 11-30-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By Fairorchids
Krull-Smith retail hours?

I am currently visiting friends in Tampa. Been trying to reach Krull-Smith on the phone, but land in their voice mail every time.

Does anybody know whether they are open for visitors?
If so,...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-29-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By Fairorchids
There have been a number of intergeneric hybrids...

There have been a number of intergeneric hybrids with Holcoglossum reaching the market the last 3-5 years. Though whether they have made it to Venezuela is questionable.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 07-26-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,523
Posted By Fairorchids
Gatton Sunray was registered by Sir Jeremiah...

Gatton Sunray was registered by Sir Jeremiah Colman in 1919.

According to the RHS, it is a cross of Den. pulchellum & Den. Illustre, with the latter being a primary (chrysotoxum x pulchellum).
...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 07-20-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,490
Posted By Fairorchids
Thanks all. I was still in the process of moving...

Thanks all. I was still in the process of moving some plant groups out, so I had not taken any photos to show the 'before'.

We finished the recovery/clean-up today. A few of the Vandas received...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 07-19-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,490
Posted By Fairorchids
Brief Thunderstorm, possibly a Microburst

I always bring a lot of plants out, some on open benches, others on benches with some shade cloth, and finally all my Vandas on a large rack. The Vanda rack starts covered, and then gets uncovered...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-05-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,461
Posted By Fairorchids
This is a question which combines demand &...

This is a question which combines demand & propagation methods. There are thousands of Cattleya hybrids, and more produced every year. Most plants are seed propagated, with resulting variations. ...
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