New zygolum hybrid

[orchidsarefun]

I did this cross to produce a more warm-tolerant zygo with a compact size and bigger blooms.
Hopefully I have succeeded in all 3 goals.
These seedlings were out all Summer - with temps occasionally in 100's. They have done OK, with steady growth.
Now a bloom. Its big ! 8cm across. The scent is like a honey/hyacinth mix. Best of all the plant, in pot is about 10in tall. Its also vigorous - blooming at 15 months and on its 3rd pseudobulb. Now - to get bloom count up, which should happen as parents have a good bloom count. Hopefully, because its bloomed, the plant itself doesn't turn into a typical zygo monster.


meant to add - and that bloom colouring is unique

[silken]

Wow! That's great!

[Mandy2705]

That is really nice, in the picture it seems that the plant itself is small and compact and the flower is huge! I really really like that, what is its name?


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[ula]

Congratulations! Compact zygo, with big flower,wow!

[Leafmite]

Congratulations! I think all of your hard work has definitely paid off!

[My Green Pets]

Congrats, a very nice little guy! Can't wait to see his brothers and sisters!

[orchidsarefun]

Thanks all. This is in the process of registration, will know by Monday if name accepted.
As for siblings - yep, I have high hopes. The bloom does appear outsized compared to the plant. Imagine a spike with 5 to 7 blooms.😀
There is also another hybrid, which will be a brand new intergeneric, that is due to spike.

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[WhiteRabbit]

Awesome!

[gngrhill]

Unique, indeed. The zygos I have right now (3) are doing the best for me out of all my orchids. I am excited to see something new coming from the Zygos.

[RosieC]

Wow, looking good!