Cycnoches cooperi 'SVO' x 'Mem. Pat Worthington'

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Roberta

One thing that drew me to it is that one parent, ' Memoria Pat Worthington' is named for a wonderful grower and also amazing engineer who created outstanding environments for a huge range of orchid species. He also designed amazing show displays for the plants that he and his wife Ginny grew. I have been privileged to know some delightful and fantastic orchid people.

Ah, one of the best things about orchid growing is the people you meet along the way! So many of these clonal names are for really great folks. Hopefully I can hear more stories from you about Pat!

Originally Posted by SADE2020

Oh that is spectacular!! Love it Steve

Thanks!

Originally Posted by smweaver

I can see why you're impressed. It's quite stunning. Any scent to the flowers?

Yes, section Heteranthe (e.g. Cyc. cooperi, barthiorum, herrenhusanum, etc.) has really distinctive scent that I absolutely love. Doesn't smell like any other orchids, but I don't know how to describe it!

[StephaneL]

I am also very happy with my own seedling.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by StephaneL

I am also very happy with my own seedling.

Beautiful! Same cross as mine?

[StephaneL]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Beautiful! Same cross as mine?

Yes, it is also from this year's SVO's list.

BTW, while researching the ancestry of the seedling, I realized that the clone "Sunset Valley Orchids" does not have an FCC. I contacted Fred Clarke who confirmed that there is a typo on the labels and they should read "Sunset Valley Orchids III".

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by StephaneL

Yes, it is also from this year's SVO's list.

BTW, while researching the ancestry of the seedling, I realized that the clone "Sunset Valley Orchids" does not have an FCC. I contacted Fred Clarke who confirmed that there is a typo on the labels and they should read "Sunset Valley Orchids III".

Oh! That's good to know!

[My Green Pets]

Oooh so nice!! Hope my seedling from this bunch blooms next year.
Steve I did some looking around since you mentioned the green clone and I did find some pictures of a clone called 'Manzanita'. I wonder if anyone still has it. Surely...
Cycnoches cooperi 'Manzanita'

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by My Green Pets

Oooh so nice!! Hope my seedling from this bunch blooms next year.
Steve I did some looking around since you mentioned the green clone and I did find some pictures of a clone called 'Manzanita'. I wonder if anyone still has it. Surely...
Cycnoches cooperi 'Manzanita'

I do miss Kavanaru's posts. I honestly don't know what happened to him! He was (is?) a Venezuelan living in Europe and most likely imported that plant from South America.