Why I Wish Paphs Could be Mericloned

[Fairorchids]

And to revert to the thread title, Paphs can be mericloned, but the results are not stable (too many random mutations to make it a reliable process).

For Cattleya, one grower commented that he expects 20% worse, 20% better, and the remaining 60% to be true to parent plant. For Paphs it is reportedly much worse.

[JMNYC]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

And to revert to the thread title, Paphs can be mericloned, but the results are not stable (too many random mutations to make it a reliable process).

For Cattleya, one grower commented that he expects 20% worse, 20% better, and the remaining 60% to be true to parent plant. For Paphs it is reportedly much worse.

Thank you, I adore knowing this!!! Esp that even with Catts, there are no guarantees of fidelity to the parent plant!

But divisions are sooooo much more expensive than mericlones.

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Originally Posted by RosieC

Just a warning to 'keep it friendly'.

This thread seems to be back onto the friendly track again with the latest posts and at this point moderators are not taking any action, however some folks have reported to us that they are upset with comments here and skim reading through I can see why that is.

So, keep it friendly, and please refrain from any personal comments even if you disagree with what someone has said.

Thank you, Ms Rosie!

[JMNYC]

July 24 correction!

Just realized the pic I put up was NOT, in fact, Paph swallow "Karen'! First awarded in 1921. Imagine that!!! Decades later, awarded higher, and after that, even higher. I will now fix this by putting up a proper image. Mine was a surprise gift from amazing guy at Stewart's who just liked me a lot on the phone. I had no clue what it might be.