If you cross two species, you will get fairly uniform results. However, there is usually a distinct difference between AxB and BxA; as pod parent tends to dominate in some aspects. As many breeders make reciprocal crosses ('both ways'), check the label to see which one you are buying.
For example, if you cross Rhynchostylis gigantea with Neofinetia falcata (= Neostylis Pinky):
With RG as pod parent, plants are larger & flowers fuller.
With NF as pod parent, plants are much smaller and flowers more star shaped.
If you sibling cross two plants of a primary hybrid, you will get results ranging from either parent and across the inbetween spectrum.
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Last edited by Fairorchids; 04-23-2015 at 07:07 AM..
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