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Zygo hybrid? help

Discussion in 'Orchid Identification Section' started by Orchidbyte, Oct 12, 2009.

  1. Oct 12, 2009 #1
    Orchidbyte

    Orchidbyte Active Member

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    I got this last year at a hardware store with no label, I like the flowers and the plant grows very well, I consider it a keeper, 5 spikes on 3 growths.
    I have been looking onling but have yet to see this type.

    Thanks for any help, Gary
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  2. Oct 12, 2009 #2
    mini-catts

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    You probably have a intergeneric hybrid called a Zygonisea. It is a cross between a Zygopetalum (species or hybrid) with Acacallis cyanea. It could be Zygonisea Cynosure.

    The acacallis part is supposed to be warm grower, so this hybrid is not as temperature tolerant as a straight zygo would be. You may want to protect it if growing outdoors. Maybe down to 45 degrees is ok.
    Pete
     
  3. Oct 13, 2009 #3
    harrywitmore

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    Gary, what is that in the hanging basket with the long light green stems?
     
  4. Oct 13, 2009 #4
    Aceetobe

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    Zygonisia Cynosure has sepals with a similar form, but I've never seen one with as much yellow in it. I would also assume any big box store would carry the 'Blue Birds' clone, seeing as how that is the most popular.
     
  5. Oct 13, 2009 #5
    Orchidbyte

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    Thanks for the input, only in the picture they appear yellow, I have bluebird and that is different in plant and flower.

    The gray hanging plant is Dicondra, it makes for a great hanging basket but it needs a lot of water.