which epidendrum moon valley 'sunkist'?

[gjanick]

I have found 2 different varieties (colors) of epidendrum Moon Valley 'Sunkist', one being a yellow only and the other variety a combination of orange and yellow. I also have found several pictures of both. Does any one know the true identity and which one is the imposter? I have asked permission of the photo owners to be able to use the pic's and should hear from them soon. I will then attach an image of both on an update. Thanks, Greg.

[cbuchman]

They may both be labeled correctly. Many crosses result in different looking plants. Think of the same parents who have 4 children - they all look different (thanks goodness). Sometimes very much different - I have 3 dark-haired siblings; yet, I am blonde.

Variability is the wonder of genetics!

[gjanick]

You certainly may be correct. I guess I shouldn't even be bothered by the name. I also found out that there is a 'Sunkist' and a 'Sun Kist' which may mean they are different plants. Thanks for your input. By the way, mine is the orange and yellow version (previously bloomed). Very bright and colorful. Greg.

[silken]

The photos in OrchidWiz (there are only 3 and by the same person) are the orange one. I agree about the variation being possible. But since it has a cultivar name of 'Sunkist' I would expect them both to look more similar since supposedly if they carry that name, it would be a clone of the named plant. Culture differences can make same cultivars have different colours, but that is quite a difference.

[gjanick]

I'll keep snoopin' some here and there. I am fairly certain it is the orange/yellow combination like you looked up (not to mention that it is the orchid I have). I do have the parent background: Epi. Pom Pom x (Pacific Dream x Sun Valley) x Pacific Mandarin. It is a Maui epi. Thanks for the help and taking the time. Greg.