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zygopetalum???

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by birdbrain, May 12, 2018.

  1. May 12, 2018 #1
    birdbrain

    birdbrain New Member

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    Hi
    So the indeterminate orchid that I got from trader Joe's ( orchid had an incorrect tag) thanks to all that helped me. Consensus a zygopetalum or hybrid. That's my only confusion lays. Is there a zygopetalum hybrid? Or is there just hybrids? I do know What the definination of hybrid means however I've learned with orchids is a big variable. The flower has an amazing scent. Thought hybrids lacked the amazing smell?
    Thanks y'all for helping me figure out just what I have. I want to give it's proper care....B 20180508_125252.jpg 20180508_125125.jpg 20180508_125142.jpg 20180505_155211.jpg 20180508_125252.jpg 20180508_125125.jpg 20180508_125142.jpg 20180505_155211.jpg 20180508_125252.jpg 20180508_125125.jpg 20180508_125142.jpg 20180505_155211.jpg 20180508_125252.jpg 20180508_125125.jpg 20180508_125142.jpg 20180505_155211.jpg 20180508_125252.jpg 20180508_125125.jpg 20180508_125142.jpg 20180505_155211.jpg
     
  2. May 12, 2018 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I would agree that it is a Zygopetalum hybrid, but I couldn't say which one. There are a lot hybrids that use Zygopetalum as one or both of the parents. Some hybrids will carry the fragrance from the parents, some will not.
     
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  3. May 12, 2018 #3
    birdbrain

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    Thank you Marni,
    Would there be anyway to figure out what kind of a zygopetalum hybrid it is? I get ocd When it comes to my orchids. I would appreciate any info you could send my way. At least I know where to start researching....Birdbrain aka vicki
     
  4. May 12, 2018 #4
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Not really. Species plants can be identified with precision. Someone with more knowledge of this complex might be able to make an educated guess with good photographs. It takes time and conscientious care to keep records of the parentage of a plant and to keep the tag with a particular plant through the years it takes to get it to market. When you shop at Trader Joe's or one of the big box stores you aren't paying for the kind of care it takes to have a correct label as well as a pretty plant.
     
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  5. May 13, 2018 #5
    birdbrain

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    Thank you for the information. I love the plant. I merely want to know so I can give It the right care. I've had her since may 1 looks good too I hope that I'm doing right by the orchid. Thank you again for your insight......B