Ctsm. (fuchsii x expansum) photo and question - Orchid Board

nancy · #1 09-09-2008, 04:09 PM

Greetings -
This plant, labeled fuchsii x expansum, has just bloomed - the flowers are not large (like expansum), but have an appealing mahogany color, greenish overtones, and are well-scented.
So, my question: Ctsm. Thinger Dinger (mine is in bud), is expansum x fuchsii (opposite pollen and seed parents) - however, it is still the same, right? i.e., I can label this plant Thinger Dinger?
It will be interesting to see how the flowers on the plant actually labeled TD compare. Well, maybe only interesting to me!
Regards - Nancy
p.s. a week in the house (hurricane Gustav) seems to have thrown the Catasetinae into early leaf-shedding.

cb977 · #2 09-09-2008, 04:12 PM

Nancy...sorry, I can't help with your question but that bloom is just lovely!

I really enjoy your

isurus79 · #3 09-09-2008, 05:44 PM

I too am no help with your question, though my guess would be that you could label it as a "Thinger Dinger!" That is a really neat looking flower too! Its like looking into the mouth of a fire breathing dragon or maybe a pumpkin with a candle in it. Depends on your level of imagination I guess! Either way, great looking flowers!

dvespertilio · #4 09-12-2008, 05:35 AM

Don't know if this would be TD or not, but whatever you call it, it's still sweet!

tuvoc · #5 09-12-2008, 10:13 AM

Nancy, the name of the cross is the same no matter which is the mom, or dad. And your blooms are awsum!

Kim