Help, unknown orchid ID needed - Orchid Board

sunny1743 · #1 07-25-2010, 06:47 AM

I have this orchid that's just putting out new growth, but I have no idea what it is. I'm not asking for anything specific, but a Genus or Alliance would be helpful, so I can look up its growth requirements. Can anyone help?

RobS · #2 07-25-2010, 07:08 AM

probably an epicattleya

Encyclia x Cattleya

lambelkip · #3 07-25-2010, 10:44 AM

Rob, I have to agree, it's probably Encyclia x Cattleya. but that would make it a Catyclia.
Epicattleya = Epidendrum x Cattleya

Swamper · #4 07-25-2010, 01:01 PM

Could it be an Epiclia or an Encydrum?

PaphMadMan · #5 07-25-2010, 01:30 PM

As others have noted, Cattleya alliance certainly. Quite possibly a Catcylia, which is the accepted intergeneric hybrid name for Cattleya x Encyclia.

sunny1743 · #6 07-25-2010, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the ID everyone. I'll have to ask when its in flower to confirm that. Am I right in assuming that it requires the temp. differential that Cattleya orchids require to encourage reflowering?

orchidsamore · #7 07-25-2010, 07:12 PM

Cattleya do not require a temperature differential to flower. Just the proper light level (3500 foot candles).

Encyclia are a sub-family of Cattleya so the care is the same.

Swamper · #8 07-25-2010, 07:34 PM

I didn't know that Jerry, thanks for the info. Nice website BTW.

RJSquirrel · #9 07-25-2010, 09:53 PM

I understand they are about to change all the name calling structure again soon...nice plant and amp

amp looks like an old marshall cab actually

and a guitar too ...ohhhhh orchid and guitars..go together well..

sunny1743 · #10 07-26-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orchidsamore

Cattleya do not require a temperature differential to flower. Just the proper light level (3500 foot candles).

Encyclia are a sub-family of Cattleya so the care is the same.

Doh

That's me getting Cattleya and Cymbidium confused.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJSquirrel

I understand they are about to change all the name calling structure again soon...nice plant and amp

amp looks like an old marshall cab actually

and a guitar too ...ohhhhh orchid and guitars..go together well..

A Marshall cab???? If only. I actually have three guitars, but I don't practice nearly as much as I should. I think my orchids are taking over my life.