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Originally Posted by smweaver
Thank you, guys. Are either of you familiar with both this hybrid and C. Porcia? Is there any way, either by the characteristics of the flowers or the plant, to determine which one of these hybrids this is? I've found references to both C. Portia and C. Porcia (both with the 'Cannizaro' designation) on the web, but I don't know how to tell one from the other. The tag in the pot said that it's Portia (not Porcia), but I would like to make sure, if that's possible. Either way I'll be happy--but I don't really like the mystery of not knowing. Thanks again for your feedback.
Steve
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Both the porcia and portia have "cannizaro" name attached to it. Both had awards but only the porcia received the FCC. The 2 plants and flowers look identical. Articles I've read indicate the porcia is fragrant. I haven't read any that says the portia is scented too.
On second thought, if SMWeaver has the portia and says it is fragrant (because of the parent labiata), then I am wrong.
I recently bought a "Portia" or "Porcia" (who knows) Cannizaro. The vendor named it on his website Portia Cannizaro FCC/AOS. I asked him to clarify (since Porcia did not receive the FCC). He later apologized and relabeled the plants he sold on his website as Porcia Cannizaro FCC/AOS. The plant I received from him was blooming and the flowers were scented.
Was that confusing? Now, I don't know which one I bought.
Another website (not the one I bought mine), Seagrove Orchids, under "Selected/Limited Availability - Division" also lists Portia Cannizaro FCC/AOS. I emailed and was replied it was scented (it was very nice of Linda to respond very quickly).
Another one, OrchidWeb.com, has Portia Cannizaro. Fragrance is not mentioned.
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