Species Specific Forum : Growing Orchids and Hybrids

ntgerald

At this time, the tail end of Aerides season, I was surprised to see this plant’s blooms. I had obtained it with a bunch of other plants as Aerides quinquevulnera var flava.

The blooms have opened, and lo and behold…instead of a quinquevulnera, it had the shape and morphology of an Aerides leeana, but the colors are that of a quinquevulnera. I propose that it is a natural hybrid, in effect Aerides leeana x quinquevulnera.

Would you agree?

The last two photos are that of Aerides leeana, and Aerides quinquevulnera, for comparison.

smweaver · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject:

Oh my, I am definitely envious right now. Those flowers are absolutely stunning. I'm going to print a copy of one of them and show it to my Aerides odorata to try and encourage it to flower. For some reason, it's decided to take a break this year. Congratulations on your wonderful plant.

Steve

Saila · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:22 am Post subject:

Nice to see you and your gorgeous orchids and pics back at the forum, ntgerald Laughing

Where do you grow this beauty?

Saila
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admin · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:24 am Post subject:

This thread is over a year old, I think we lost ntgerald for some reason Crying or Very sad

but perhaps he will come back with more of his wonderful pictures.
Bill.
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Saila · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:04 am Post subject:

so it is

hopefully he finds his way back here again Wink

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