Any other Iwanagaras? - Orchid Board

terryros · #1 06-08-2008, 08:57 PM

Everyone loves Iwanagara Apple Blossom (and I got one). I really like the form factor of the plant so I had to wonder if there are any other Iwanagara crosses that are nice?

Dorothy · #2 06-09-2008, 02:03 PM

susiep · #3 06-09-2008, 03:30 PM

Oh yes!

I like them, too. I have a Golden Elf and it is a great bloomer. However, it doesn't have scent like some of the other Apple Blossoms.

terryros · #4 06-09-2008, 06:47 PM

Thank you, Dorothy. Apparently the crossing that created Apple Blossom was about the first to combine the 3 or 4 genera resulting in Iwanagara. You are an expert on fragrance so I wonder if you know whether most of the IAB have good fragrance?

I am starting to think that it might be fun to have a little collection of different AB although it may be hard to find these for purchase.

Dorothy · #5 06-09-2008, 09:24 PM

I have one Iwan. Apple Blossom without a cultivar name and it is quite fragrant in bloom.
I never heard of an unpleasant scenting AB .. (no scent perhaps)
Being a hybrid, it can take on the fragrant trait or not ..
so when purchasing, it's best to find out from the seller whether it's aromatic.

in your Apple Blossom finds!

You might also use the search option to find past threads as there are quite a few members that have ABs and it may lead you into finding the ABs of your olfactory dreams

In fact, here is the search - http://www.orchidboard.com/community...earchid=192589

Craig · #6 06-09-2008, 09:38 PM

Hello

Susie P i love your hanging basket, and your plant they are so nice, i was looking at a seller on ebay, peaandshel they sell alot of hanging baskets with those little open air crates the orchids seem to love the crates and the hangin around

, i was thinking of trying to build some of these little hanging pots and crates, i havent seen the crates for sale by them selves did you buy your plant in that pot or did you make your hanging crate yourself?

either way i like it

uh, i gotta get some myself

those are so cool and the orchies seem to dig em

well i was just wondering has anyone else seen these hanging crates for sale anywhere???

well thanks again love your plant!!

quiltergal · #7 06-09-2008, 10:12 PM

Craig, check these websites. I like the baskets too. They're really nice for chids that have pendulous spikes.

Wood Orchid Baskets

Net Pots & Teak Orchid Baskets - New Styles!

Product Listing - Vanda Basket, 8 inch

Dorothy · #8 06-09-2008, 10:16 PM

Craig - may I suggest posting your interest in baskets in the Orchid Lounge Forum (or perhaps Beginners) - There, you may received more exposure and a great number of responses on your specific questions

(I didn't want to move your post to it's own thread as you respond to Susie's entry here)
This thread is about Iwanagara Apple Blossom and I don't want your questions to get lost in this thread.

susiep · #9 06-10-2008, 12:50 AM

Thanks Craig! You can get the wood baskets at Home Depot, but they are usually cheaper at Walmart.

susiep · #10 06-10-2008, 12:54 AM

Dorothy, do you know which of the Apple Blossoms on your list above has a nice scent? Mine is pretty, but no smell.

I would like to get a scented variety (possibly a pink one!). Thanks!