Two unknown's... - Orchid Board

ImABrat · #1 10-19-2008, 06:55 PM

I have 2 orchids that I need identified if possible please.

The one that is flowering I believe is a Phalaenopsis of some sort, and the other I think might be a cattelya.

Can anyone identify either of these for me?

Thank you....I might need to upload them again. My preview didn't look good.

whygreenberg · #2 10-19-2008, 07:15 PM

Well, it may be difficult for people to give you the exact ID on the Phalaenopsis hybrid, but an exact ID on the other with out a bloom to go by will be impossible. However, I could be wrong, but I think the second is probably not a Cattleya but something in the Oncidium alliance.

lambelkip · #3 10-19-2008, 07:56 PM

yep, the second one is definately from the Oncidium alliance. both will be nearly impossible to identify, even with flowers.

ImABrat · #4 10-19-2008, 09:41 PM

Thank you both 'why' and 'lam', I appreciate your responses. I'm curious though, is it hard to tell exactly what types they are because of what they are crossed with?

gixrj18 · #5 10-19-2008, 10:03 PM

The Phal. looks a lot like Phal. Brother Sara Gold Sogo, which is a popular hybrid. The second one is definitely Oncidium alliance. Here's a pic of the Phal.:http://www.oakhillgardens.com/images...raGoldSogo.jpg

Kona's Gold · #6 10-20-2008, 05:06 AM

If you could get a better and more close-up of the flower we could narrow it down on the Phal.
It could be a Phal.
1. Brother Pepride
2. Brother Sara Gold
3. Gold Tris
So a more close-up of the flower would help.
Roland

ronaldhanko · #7 10-20-2008, 01:27 PM

The difficulty in identifying hybrids without names is huge, (1) because there are thousands of hybrids, and (2) because there are so many variations even within a hybrid cross. A hybrid without a name is almost certainly going to remain that way, though you can certainly tell that the first plant is a Phalaenopsis and the second most likely something in the Oncidium group. Any names ofr specific hybrids that you are given will be only guesses.

ImABrat · #8 10-20-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gixrj18

The Phal. looks a lot like Phal. Brother Sara Gold Sogo, which is a popular hybrid. The second one is definitely Oncidium alliance. Here's a pic of the Phal.:http://www.oakhillgardens.com/images...raGoldSogo.jpg

Thanks so much for Oakhill's site. I'll take a look at it and see how close it is from its flowers.

ImABrat · #9 10-20-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kona's Gold

If you could get a better and more close-up of the flower we could narrow it down on the Phal.
It could be a Phal.
1. Brother Pepride
2. Brother Sara Gold
3. Gold Tris
So a more close-up of the flower would help.
Roland

Roland, I think #3 is more like mine than the other two....there's more yellow and there weren't as may spots as the other's have. Here's the close up.

Kona's Gold · #10 10-20-2008, 09:38 PM

After looking at Orchidwiz I concur it is Phal. Gold Tris.
Nice flower enjoy.
Roland