The scientific behind How orchid flowers keep growing even after the buds open?

[Paph]

Interesting reading indeed! Thank you so much Amey!

[mazlani]

Very informative article. Thanks for explaining this in "layman" terms. Here's waiting for your next article .

[Halloamey]

Thanks a lot everyone, it is really nice that many people are interested in it and that I can apply my study on model plants to that in my beloved orchids.

[zainal abidin]

Amey very interesting at least I get some idea how the buds open maybe can you explain further how the combination of 2 species the blossom exceeds the size of their parents eg Catt hybrids the diameter more than 5 inches, what are the scientific explanation behind that I like to know since you are very expert in this field? Many thanks Amey.

[walingwaling]

Thanks for the nerdy read, good stuff Amey!

[tucker85]

Thank you for the excellent explanation.

[Milah]

Very comprehensive article

[Halloamey]

Thanks for the response guys, I will soon write an article on polyploidy and hybrid vigor as requested.

Amey very interesting at least I get some idea how the buds open maybe can you explain further how the combination of 2 species the blossom exceeds the size of their parents eg Catt hybrids the diameter more than 5 inches, what are the scientific explanation behind that I like to know since you are very expert in this field? Many thanks Amey.

[zainal abidin]

Thanks for the response guys, I will soon write an article on polyploidy and hybrid vigor as requested.

Thanks Amey looking forward your article.