Why a NoID is a NoID.

[FairyInTheFlowers]

I am sure you all have them, NoIDs, the plants you buy at the big-box stores, and even home-improvement stores. But you might wonder, what exactly makes an orchid a NoID? Essentially, the fact of having no name makes an orchid a NoID, which is pretty much self-explanitory. But there are several reasons why they may never lose that status. One, even if it looks like a spieces, there are large chances that there is something else bred in it. This is even more true for complex hybrids of any genus, there is just way to many hybrids to accurately put a name on it. The main reasons for this is that there are many hybrids that can have a HUGE variation in color and shape, and there are many diferent hybrids that have the same color and shape. Now even if you think you have the "correct" identification, there are several dangers of trying to put a name on a NoID. First of, judging. Though many of you may never take an orchid in for judging, if there is just one hint of doubt of the proper name of an orchid, it might not even get judged, and if it happens to win a prize, any hybrids with that plant are going to have an iffy parent. This throws a GIANT wrench into the judging system. Now you might say that you are never goign to take that orchid in an have it judged, but lets say you give a division or keiki to a friend, tell them the name you think it is, and they have it judged. Once more, that can throw a wrench in the judging system. Now please don't get offended with this, because I am just trying to state the facts without sounding mean or trying to take your hope away. There are a few cases where the orchid might be you own plant, and you loose its name, but find it years later, or you forget the name of a plant your friend gave you, where you can get the name from them. I hope you people learn a lot from this post, as I am sure that there are many NoID lovers out there, and they are usually a persons first orchid! HAPPY ORCHID GROWING!

[Vanda lover]

I bought an oncidium type orchid at a Home Depot. It turned out to be a lovely Brascidium. It's a nice surprise.

[Connie Star]

Can you bring Noids to a show to be judged? Our local society's show is coming up and I have a couple of gorgeous Noid phals. They make me just as happy as the ID'd ones.

[PaphMadMan]

Originally Posted by Connie Star

Can you bring Noids to a show to be judged? Our local society's show is coming up and I have a couple of gorgeous Noid phals. They make me just as happy as the ID'd ones.

They can't be judged for awards, of course, and generally not for ribbons either. But in most cases they can be part of your local society's exhibit anyway, so you can get them out there for others to see and help your society have a great exhibit.

[Talila6]

reading all these posts about orchids being thrown away and rescued, i am now convinced that i will not be buying any more orchids from the box stores. (no, i wont dumpster dive for them either) i want my orchids named. i wont buy anything without a tag either.. this throws too much uncertainty into a collection. i have a bunch of NOIDs myself. i feel sorry for them.. poor orphans. but won't bring home any more either. Also they have not re-bloomed for me either. Maybe I am dreaming! or too much of a snob! i want to someday get a ribbon, or have the pleasure to show off one of my plants if i ever get them to be in good enough shape for a showing.

[Stray59]

Talila6:
There is nothing wrong with setting limits for your own collection - with all the options out there, you have draw your line in the sand somewhere. My limits seem to be very flexible though! If I like a plant, I will try to get it. If it is a NoID, I will rethink how much I like it and often walk away, leaving it for someone who will love it more. But, if I really like it, I mean really like it, I will get it regardless of the ID. But again, this is what I like about the orchid community - the diversity of it's members and their likes/dislikes. It makes for some really interesting posts. And it makes for much "food for thought".
Steve

[Talila6]

Originally Posted by Stray59

Talila6:
There is nothing wrong with setting limits for your own collection - with all the options out there, you have draw your line in the sand somewhere. My limits seem to be very flexible though! If I like a plant, I will try to get it. If it is a NoID, I will rethink how much I like it and often walk away, leaving it for someone who will love it more. But, if I really like it, I mean really like it, I will get it regardless of the ID. But again, this is what I like about the orchid community - the diversity of it's members and their likes/dislikes. It makes for some really interesting posts. And it makes for much "food for thought".
Steve

Thank you for the reply. I am very new to be actively sharing ideas with other orchid lovers. I have owned NoID for many years, and they have attracted me by their beauty. They are also very common and it is easy for anyone to buy them!..oh so many!
You reassure me that is ok to set some limits. It all comes down in the end of how much we like a plant, they have a way of seducing us.

[FairyInTheFlowers]

I am pretty sure the answer would be no, Connie. The reason for this is that the first thing they ask for is the plant's name, and I think it is required that you have to plant's parents on the name tag. This would be impossible with a NoID, so they would not judge it.

[RobS]

Don't forget that many of the mass produced hybrids haven't been named.

[Connie Star]

Originally Posted by TheBlazingAugust

I am pretty sure the answer would be no, Connie. The reason for this is that the first thing they ask for is the plant's name, and I think it is required that you have to plant's parents on the name tag. This would be impossible with a NoID, so they would not judge it.

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