Where to source a primary or secondary Vanda Species?

[Ocelaris]

I'm looking to get a well bred Vanda Tesselata, preferrably one with a dark greyish background... I have pictures in my Martin Motes book, but can't seem to find any...

A primary hybrid is two species bred by each other... a secondary is what? Bred back by one of the parents?

Or anyone have some good pictures I'm getting excited about my new enclosure and am already picking out plants

Something like this, but darker background. These are NOT my pictures, I randomly found them on google images looking for a better shot... credit to whomever's beautiful V. Tesselata it belongs to.

Also, what is the difference between V. Tricolor and V. roxburghii ??? it seems they are the same? is one an older name?

My Princess Mikasa blue is about to bloom for the first time on my own (got it in spike), and I'm encouraged as they seem to be doing really well. How hard are the more species oriented ones? Could I hope to get one well bred but still similar to the species?

[smweaver]

V. roxburghii is a synonym for V. tessellata (V. tricolor is a completely different species, closely related to--or sometimes referred to as a variety of--V. suavis). I think roxburghii is an older name, but I'm not positive about this. Try RF Orchids if you want to find a decent, line-bred, plant of V. tessellata. Although it's not listed on their website, I believe they still have keikis from an awarded mother plant that they'll detach and send to you for a not-too-small price (last time I checked, the flowering size keikis were in the neighborhood of $125). If you're not in a hurry (in other words, if you're not desperate for a large flowering size plant), try either Oak Hills Gardens or Orchidaceae.com. Their prices for this species are more modest. Oak Hill's got seedlings of this species listed under the older name (roxburghii). Orchidaceae also has seedlings available (and a picture of the flower to give you an idea of what they suspect the flowers on their seedlings will look like once they reach adulthood). White Oak Orchids (California) also has near blooming-size plants of this species listed on their website for what looks to be a fairly reasonable price (in my opinion, at least). Not able to answer your question regarding secondary hybrids. Perhaps someone else here who's more genetically-savvy will be nice enough to respond.

[CHEETEDON]

I know this has nothing to do w/ your questions but ... if you knew how closely our "taste" was you wouldn't believe it! Honestly! I have EVERY orchid you do. I even have the ones you are looking for! I have the Motes grey blue one! Everything! Sorry it was just too weird not to mention! Good Luck and Happy Orchid Growing!

[cb977]

Originally Posted by CHEETEDON

I know this has nothing to do w/ your questions but ... if you knew how closely our "taste" was you wouldn't believe it! Honestly! I have EVERY orchid you do. I even have the ones you are looking for! I have the Motes grey blue one! Everything! Sorry it was just too weird not to mention! Good Luck and Happy Orchid Growing!

Great minds think alike

We'd love to hear more about your collection...and you
There's a forum: Introductions - Break The Ice, for you to tell us a bit about yourself, if you'd like to.

Hope to hear more from you...sounds like you've got a great collection!

[CHEETEDON]

the pics of your vandas ... I can't figure out where they are at? Did you bring them inside for the pix? Is that where you grow them ... and if so ... where r u growing them? they have so many spikes AND flowers They r blooming like CRAZY! WHAT'S YOUR SECRET? (lol, or is that why it is called a secret?) I live in the same zone as u 9A. Thanks for listening (reading)! Sincerely, Angie