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  1. July 29th, 2018, 12:38 PM #1
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    Default Identification Help

    I found this beauty at my grocery store this morning and couldn’t resist. Unfortunately, as is typical, there was very little in the way of identification, just a tag that said “Oncidiums & Intergenerics” with some general care instructions.

    Anyone have a clue what she actually is?


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  2. July 29th, 2018, 06:26 PM #2
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    I don't grow this type of orchid but the colour is amazing. Maybe someone will be able to help.
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  3. July 29th, 2018, 06:50 PM #3
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    Isn't it?? I am a sucker for a deep red or maroon (as you can see by the color of my house, haha).
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    The official name is Colmanara Masai Red, aka Oncidium Masai Red.
    The parentage is unknown- remarkably, since the normal Rules to register a name dictate that the parents are specified. However, this is one of a number of orchids which are CITES exempt, if imported/exported in flower.
    This exemption was negotiated by Taiwan, at a time when they were exporting this kind f orchid , in flower, by the million, with the idea that Customs officers who cannot be expected to know an orchid from any other plant , can simply compare the picture in the CITES exemption order, and then wave the consignment through.
    So the Registrar of Orchid Names ( the RHS) had its arm twisted to allow the registration without meeting the usual requirements.

    Btw Masai red and it's near sibling, Masai Splash , grow well in S/H for me - I have some plants in early spike now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dorsetman View Post
    The official name is Colmanara Masai Red, aka Oncidium Masai Red.
    Thank you so much! I like knowing as much as possible about my orchids.
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    Love it! Why don't they sell these at my grocery store?
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    Way to go Geoff with the name! Beautiful color on this one!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sheryl View Post
    Love it! Why don't they sell these at my grocery store?
    Once in a blue moon, ours has something other than a gazillion pink or white phalaenopsis (no offense to phals ... I've certainly bought enough of them). I pounced right on this one. $20!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dorsetman View Post
    The official name is Colmanara Masai Red, aka Oncidium Masai Red.
    Googled for Colmanara Masai Red and Oncostele Midnight Miracles came out.
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  10. July 30th, 2018, 09:09 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Azizan View Post
    Oncostele Midnight Miracles came out.
    Oooh that might actually be it. Coloring matches.
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