? on Paph. Raisin Pie 'Hsinying' x SIB (Paph. Sukersuk 'Eureka' flowering

[JennS]

All this naming stuff is so confusing! I copied the name of mine out of my excel file where I keep all their names and info on them. I copied the name into there right off the tag, and was confused about the parenthesis. Can anyone explain?

Another question...does the bud somewhat droop? The stem keeps growing, and the bud is swelling,but it seems too heavy for the stem although the stem is pretty thick. I haven't staked it yet because it is still pretty close to the leaves, but I was concerned about the droopiness. It is definitely not water, but I don't know. Anyone?

[Ross]

Yep, it's weight. Just stake it before it gets too hard. I use "butterfly clips".

[quiltergal]

Jenn they generally start out droopy but straight up as the spike develops. Be reallly careful when staking, as some Paph spikes are pretty rigid and you can snap it right off. I'd recommend waiting until mid-day when it's good and warmed up to stake it.

The 'some weird name' is what's called a cultivar name. You might have the same cross but in seed grown plants flower appearance can be wildly different even among siblings. The cultivar name is a way to keep track of those differences.

[John D.]

To be strictly correct the parent named first is the pod parent and the second is the pollen donor. In the registration process the reciprocal cross has the same name since the genetics are the same. There is a lot of discussion around which parent influences (pod or pollen) a particular trait more but for registration it doesn't matter.

[JennS]

Ross, thanks for the staking tip. I have a butterfly clip already waiting patiently for the perfect moment to flutter over and clip!

Originally Posted by quiltergal

Jenn they generally start out droopy but straight up as the spike develops. Be reallly careful when staking, as some Paph spikes are pretty rigid and you can snap it right off. I'd recommend waiting until mid-day when it's good and warmed up to stake it.

The 'some weird name' is what's called a cultivar name. You might have the same cross but in seed grown plants flower appearance can be wildly different even among siblings. The cultivar name is a way to keep track of those differences.

Quiltergal, thanks for the words of advice on the staking. As I have never had a Paph bloom yet, and I am a little overzealous with my 'chids, I could have very well snapped it right off! So, thank you, thank you, thank you!

I don't konw if the 'that some weird name' comment was directed at me or not, but I could not find anything that I said about a weird name? I am confused though about the parenthesis. If you notice, near the end of the name, there is a beginning parenthesis (SP?) and no ending one. I figured it was a misprint, but everyone else seems to have a similar problem. I noticed that AddictedCountryman typed theirs the same way too. Any commenting on this?

Also, what is the correct name for this? Can i leave off the (Paph. Supersuk 'Eureka' and still be caling it the correct name? Or is that necessary? So many questions...

Thanks to everyone for all their replies!

[Ross]

Originally Posted by John D.

To be strictly correct the parent named first is the pod parent and the second is the pollen donor. In the registration process the reciprocal cross has the same name since the genetics are the same. There is a lot of discussion around which parent influences (pod or pollen) a particular trait more but for registration it doesn't matter.

I am strongly suspecting this can lead to varients in coloration as well?

[addictedcountryman]

Oooh the plot thickens. It would make sense though, wouldn't it? Because Ross' orchid is more darker and richer in color than mine.

[Tommyr]

Mine blooms once a year. One flower that lasts quite a while. Slow grower. I've had it 4 years now.

[unhappykat]

Here is a picture of mine, Finally it bloomed. I think this is pic thiryt two or so I foung that the camera hafd a really hard time photographing the color of the pouch.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...3_edited-3.jpg

Mine also has the lighter coloring but a very dark pouch.

[Tommyr]

Mine 2 years ago. She didn't bloom last year.