Fragrant orchid suggestions?
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Does anyone know where to find aPhal Orchid World "Joe" fragrant?
Comments (5)Hey Mike, What CJ said about Hausermann's. I feel for you. Periodically, I just *have* to have a specific orchid and zoom in on finding it. Nothing's on my list right now, so I just zoomed in (obsessed) on 'Joe.' Here's what's turned up. Phal Orchid World was registered in 1984, and the cultivar Orchid World 'Joe' was awarded in 1989. Rfraser's thread that you linked was from 2008, so chances of finding this particular cultivar may be slim. On the other hand, it's been wildly popular, so maybe loads of hobbyists still have plants. In that thread, Richard said, "As to Joe, the fragrance starts out kind of spicy and ends up candy like in a sort of bubble-gummy way." If it's any consolation - when I've been at Orchids Limited, different people have sniffed the same flower and have described the scent in way different ways. Options: 1. Contact Discover Orchids, although they may not be in business anymore. It's difficult to tell from their site: http://www.discoverorchids.com/. They list Orchid World 'Joe,' but their photo is from a 1999 blooming. 2. Post a message here for Richard Fraser - evidently, you can't email him from his member page: Where did he get his plant, has it had a keiki in the meantime & maybe he'd be willing to part with it, etc.? 3. Contact Peter Lin @ Big Leaf Orchids, who's had this one in the past. http://www.bigleaforchids.com/ If he doesn't have 'Joe,' perhaps he can suggest another cultivar - 'Carmela' or 'Bonnie Vasquez,' or another Phal that smells the same, at least to him. 4. Also, post on his forum, which has several threads about Orchid World. Unfortunately, the most recent thread seems to be from 2010. 5. Contact Olympic Orchids, http://shop.olympicorchids.ihost.net. They have an orchid finder service. 6. Post on other orchid forums re: sources, extra plants, keikis, etc. For example, in 2012 this OP had a large, healthy-looking plant, and another person in the same thread had 2 keikis: http://www.rv-orchidworks.com/orchidtalk/phalaenopsis-oncidium-intergenerics-bloom/33670-phalaenopsis-orchid-world-joe.html 7. Start a new thread here to ask if others have 'Joe' or other cultivars that smell the same to them. 8. Look for a different Orchid World cultivar - a different one might have the same scent... *but* might be as difficult to find as 'Joe.' Here's a comment on cultivar names from Ray Barkalow of First Rays Orchids, but the year of the post doesn't seem to be given. The OP was asking about the parents of Phal. Orchid World 'Carmela.' 'Bonnie Vasquez' is another cultivar. From Ray: Actually Joanna, 'Carmela' and 'Joe' could be from the very same parents. Basically, once a cross is bloomed and named, such as Orchid World, each and every plant from the cross of Malibu Imp and Deventeriana - even if it's the reciprocal cross, Deventeriana x Malibu Imp - is Orchid World. From among the different Orchid Worlds out there, some are likely to have outstanding characteristics, so the owner has the right to attach a cultivar name to the plant, in these cases, 'Joe' and 'Carmela.' They could have been from the very same seed capsule or from a totally different set of parents. Anyone can attach a cultivar name to any plant they own that does not already have one. There is no registration involved as there is for grex names like "Orchid World." If I got a particularly nice Orchid World, I could print the tag to say Phalaenopsis Orchid World 'First Rays', but if I had 'Joe' it would always be 'Joe'. Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! http://www.mombu.com/orchids/orchids-gardens/t-question-about-parents-10853995.html Hopefully, something in here will be helpful. Best, WhiteCat8 Here is a link that might be useful: Orchid finder, Olympic Orchids...See MoreWould anyone recommend a fragrant orchid
Comments (14)If you like Phals, you're in luck - there are bunches of fragrant species, primaries, and hybrids. As far as I know - anything with amboinensis, violacea, or bellina in it is likely to be fragrant, plus most (all?) of these are compact or stay smallish for a long time and are summer bloomers. Other Phal species are fragrant, but I don't know how large they get, if space is a consideration. Most all the online vendors have a category for fragrant orchids, including Phals. 1. My Phal Tsu Chiang Balm (An Tai Jade x Stone Dance) stays compact and has branching spikes. Colors are true: 2. Perhaps difficult to find now, but Phal I-Hsin Salmon 'Joy No. 3' (Princess Midas x Kuntrarti Rarashati) also is compact, often sends up 2 spikes twice a year and has a lovely fragrance. Loooove this orchid. Colors are true: 3. Phal equestris 'orange.' Miniature? Mine from Big Leaf hasn't bloomed yet, but spiked on a plant w/ two, 3" mature leaves & a small new leaf: 4. Phal Princess Kaiulani 'Chin Yo' (amboinenses x violacea) - hasn't bloomed yet. Again, blooms on small, young plants & stays compact. Photo from UK Orchid Forum. Just about all the photos I've seen have this riotous coloring: All reportedly compact & fragrant: Aussies Delight 'Zuma Beach' AM/AOS Cordova 'Maria Teresa' AM/AOS Orchid World'Joe' AM/AOS Sogo Firework 'Orchidheights' Summer Venus 'Orchid Konnection' HCC/CCM/AOS Not sure about size: Brother Sweet Sugar 'Montclair' Bulbos. I always ask the vendor if anyone on the planet would find the aroma offensive. If you're interested, I've got a copy of Brooke's list of 31 sweetly-scented Bulbos. Dens. Loads have terrific aromas. Coelogynes. Many are fragrant. Cymbidiums. There are fragrant large, compact, and miniature warmth-tolerant Cyms. SBOE on the Cymbidium Golden Elf 'Sundust,' HCC/AOS: This fragrant golden-yellow alba miniature is so floriferous it first bloomed while still in the flask. I've got to stop Googling around - no more space for any new orchids. Neostylis, a popular intergeneric of Neo and Rhynchostylis. If you Google "Neostylis orchids," you'll get options. It's my understanding all are fragrant. These threads about fragrant orchids in general: http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/orchids/msg0215001819646.html http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/orchids/msg1012360725261.html Numerous options here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/ossc/discuss/72157626922076580/ Well, this was a delightful search. Have fun, and let us know your final choice! WhiteCat8 Here is a link that might be useful: Fragrant Phals & a few others...See MoreNew Fragrant Orchid listing on Orchid Forum
Comments (2)don't forget that the orchid show @NYBG opens today! dawn...See MoreA good source to buy Fragrant Orchids?
Comments (12)Yay! I thought about that orchid when you said you liked coconut. I've seen those before at Lowe's so you never know where you might find one! And stay off eBay if you say you can't find orchids cuz you'll find way, way too many there! How about this one from Amazon? ;) -Robert Here is a link that might be useful: Potinara Clouds Creek 'Heavenly Scent'...See Morevmchapman20
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