Phalaenopsis Zeynep 'Hackneau'

[Bud]

Hackneau (Pronounced hack-no) is the combination of two last names that were used for this orchid. Courtney is a wetland ecologist by training and is currently the Director of Coastal Biology at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Rose is an artist with a biologist's eye and an avid gardener and computer nerd wanna-be.

Courtney Hackney was raised with orchids growing wild in the Florida Keys. He met Rose Ganucheau* while teaching biology in Southern Louisiana. They started their orchid collection in North Carolina in the 80’s in a small lean-to greenhouse attached to the garage, convinced that a 6’ x 8’ greenhouse was plenty of space for an orchid collection. A few greenhouses, a few thousand plants, and thirty years of experience later, Courtney is still growing orchids, but in a much bigger space, and Rose is still admiring and painting them.

I am lucky to have inherited this hybrid from their collection….

[Bud]

This Phal is in the east facing window potted in coarse large sized bark, lava rock, charcoal, hydroton and coco chip....water/fertilizer weekly weakly....it is on a humidity tray (gives me ample time notice when to water it if the water in the tray is dry)

[WhiteRabbit]

Fabulous blooms!

[Bud]

Thank You, Sonya !

[RosieC]

Really lovely, and great info about the name!

[Susie11]

Lovely story Bud and lovely phal.

[Bud]

Thank You, Rosie !

Thank You, Susie !