Why would I want a C. Trianaei "Jungle Queen" or "Mooreana"?

[trident00]

Why would I want a C. Trianaei "Jungle Queen" or "Mooreana"?

I guess I'm wondering what makes them desirable enough to command the prices they fetch?

Cheers, Walt

[NeofinetiaCanada2014]

These are original divisions of jungle plants, collected in the early days of orchid collecting. They were selected for great shape and/or color markings. Even today, with all the line breeding, these clones can stand head to head with the new trianaes. They are valuable for historical significance and a track record of great breeding for well shaped and markings on plants. They are also vigorous (survived decades of man handling!)...

And that is why they command high prices. Connoisseur collectors love them due to their provenance and breeding power.


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[PaphMadMan]

If you have to ask, then YOU don't want them. For any type of collection there are those who are happy with a variety of mostly ordinary things, and those who must have the rare, the unusual, the best, to be satisfied. Aside from the intrinsic value or special qualities, and your purposes, it often has more to do with the mindset of the collector than anything else.

[NeofinetiaCanada2014]

I think it's an evolution in collecting. I started with 'ordinary' orchids for many years (and still do) and slowly moved to select clones for specific attributes. For example I saw a picture of the trianae 'Cashen's' FCC/AOS with the perfect shape, color and mini flares, and thought it would be nice to see this in bloom. Why not? So I jump in and bought a division ... And I've been so happy ever after lol


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[trident00]

I appreciate the responses. They were insightful, informative, and helped me understand a bit more about my own orchid addiction. In the last couple months I have acquired quite a number of traenaei original divisions, including the ones I mentioned previously. I've found myself becoming drawn more to the uncommon and select orchids. I enjoy seeing these plants showing new growths and doing well. I too look forward to seeing them all come into bloom. There is quite a bit of satisfaction in caring for these beautiful plants and seeing the reward of beautiful blooms.
Cheers, Walt

[Paul]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

For any type of collection there are those who are happy with a variety of mostly ordinary things, and those who must have the rare, the unusual, the best, to be satisfied. Aside from the intrinsic value or special qualities, and your purposes, it often has more to do with the mindset of the collector than anything else.

And just to state it even more bluntly, what qualifies as "the best" is completely subjective. Everyone and their grandmother can insist that a particular orchid (whether a phal, paph, catt, or whatever) is simply the absolute pinnacle of "orchidom" and that no serious collection should be without one. If you personally don't find it to be anything to write home about -- or even butt ugly -- then it isn't "the best" ... not from your viewpoint anyway. And when it comes to what you wish to spend your $ on, what you think is all that matters.

[Leafmite]

I know that I have seen some of the 'better' of certain species and prefer my own.
Sadly, too, the breeding for 'better' orchids (and other flowers) is often coming at the expense of fragrance.