Happy sap! Which species/hybrid produces the most sweet sticky liquid for you?

[LordofAnts]

Probably a bit of an unconventional question, but what orchid produces the most hondeydew/extrafloral nectar/happy sap for you guys?

And if you can elaborate, where are the excretions situated and under what conditions? During blooming? Perhaps when a particular plant is overwatered? Or is sap emitted in small amounts on the leaves?

My ultimate goal is to find a readily available species or hybrid that produces this stuff in copious quantities—and perhaps most importantly—in a reliable and constant flow. Hopefully such a plant would be easily reared in an indoor situation and not require tons of light (i.e. natural sunlight intensity) and/or specific environmental conditions hard to provide at basic room temperatures with artificial lighting. If nectar is produced during blooming, frequent bloomers would be a plus. Any personal experience on this matter, no matter how scant, would be greatly appreciated.

And for those wondering ”Why?”: it’s to feed ants! Specifically captive reared colonies (and not those particularly pesky greenhouse species!) who could greatly benefit from a natural and nutritious food source. After all, these sorts of extrafloral secretions are more than just sugar and water; they contain a specific blend of particular sugars as well as trace amino acids usually tailored for the attraction of ants during vulnerable periods, who provide valuable protection (especially for reproductive structures: flowers!) against herbivores of all sorts. Anybody who’s observed tropical orchids in the wild can certainly attest to the ever-present guard of ants patrolling on orchids, especially those in bloom!