| making hybrids
Hi Im new and have a few questions about crossing hybrids.
1. how much of the new orchids traits rely on the pod plant instead of the pollinator plant and vice versa? Do they tend to take more after mom or dad?
2. If your going for color or shape, who should you make the cross with or do it with both so you cover both possibilities?
3. If you want to name the cross should it be a new one. How do you find out if its taken? I have a daughter (Cassandra) and there is a Phal. with her name but its an ugly one in my opinion. I'd love to come up with a Cattleya hybrid to name after her. |