Encyclia NoId

[gbrice]

Another bag baby from my early orchid collecting days, lost the tag. First time blooming. I know someone here knows what this is. Paul??

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[Lambert]

Pretty sure it is Epi. Floribunda x Enc. Cordigera

[gbrice]

Pretty sure it is Epi. Floribunda x Enc. Cordigera

I did a little research and Epi. Mabel Kanda is a cross made in 1959 by crossing Psychilis atropurpurea (syn. Epi. atropurpureum) and Epi. floribundum, so I think we are on to something here. Thanks.

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[Cjcorner]

Around here they sell one that looks like that it's named Mabel Kanda I think....it's like an Enc. or Epi. Our local big box store has those all the time. I almost bought one a couple times. Your's is lovely, nice growing.
Connie

[gbrice]

Around here they sell one that looks like that it's named Mabel Kanda I think....it's like an Enc. or Epi. Our local big box store has those all the time. I almost bought one a couple times. Your's is lovely, nice growing.
Connie

Thanks Connie. "Mabel Kanda" rings a bell, that might be it, I did purchase it from a big box store, I think it was the one with the blue lights.

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[Cjcorner]

Glad to be of help...I love being able to name my Noids as well. Although, I've taken to giving mine nicknames....my gram. elegans has been nicknamed "Funky Cold Medina" so my hubby can remember it's the weird one. lol

[Lambert]

Epidendrum atropurpureum is the old name of Encyclia Cordigera, so it all makes sense ...

[gbrice]

Epidendrum atropurpureum is the old name of Encyclia Cordigera, so it all makes sense ...

Yep, the RHS database lists it as Epicyclia Mabel Kanda, Seed Parent Encyclia cordigera, Pollen Parent Epidendrum densiflorum. Registrant Shimamoto 1/1/1959.

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[Shannara]

Wow, you are lucky to have found that guy, and a healthy plant too...this is one of the orchids on my want list! LOL

I saw one recently at a show and fell in love....I am hoping to get one soon.

Lucky you!

Shann~

[Brutal_Dreamer]

It is nice. Hope you get the name worked out.

Cheers,
BD