Pollination of orchids

[Fairorchids]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

You can name your cross whatever you want and sell it. In fact many big wholesalers do this.
Most people don't care about registration as its only important to real hard core orchid enthusiasts.
I've sold hundreds of orchids and only a handful of people have ever even asked for the name. Genus yes, name no.
I encourage everyone to propagate. Just be aware its a long road and not a money making proposition.

I beg to differ. This response is highly unethical.

Yes, I know that there are wholesalers who do this, and they are shunned by most responsible orchid enthusiasts.