Aeridovanda (Neo. falcata x Aer. odorata)

[Ray]

I am a big fan of the neo-vandaceous crosses, as they are compact, easy to grow, and really put on a show. The only real issue I have with them is that many look just like "tinted neos" with small, narrow flower segments.

I just got in a new hybrid, this time with Aerides odorata as the pollen parent, and the result is quite remarkable. The plants are about 6" tall in 4" pots, and the 1" flowers are very flat. I detect a faint, but lovely scent, as well, but at 8 am in a shaded kitchen window, I don't know if it might be stronger with more light.

 

[Hamlet]

Beautiful little plant! I like the spurs on the flowers.

 

[NYEric]

Thanks for sharing. What are you growing it in?

 

[Ray]

Right now, they're in bark in regular plastic pots.

 

[junglejim]

I like what the aerides odorata did to this flower. I wonder what would happen if V. coerulea was crossed onto this . . . . or the A."Blue Spur" divisions you sold on your site . . .Thanks for posting and I'll look for these on your site, Ray !!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Neat. I love the HUGE hooked spur.

 

[NYEric]

Right now, they're in bark in regular plastic pots.

Thanks. I'm tempted but have never done well with Neo types...

 

[cnycharles]

Very nice
Eric you could let Clark grow neos for you, they seem to grow great in ne jersey

 

[SlipperFan]

That's sweet! I love it.

 

[rbedard]

Love Neof hybrids; this is a nice one.

 

[cnycharles]

Love Neof hybrids; this is a nice one.

There'll be a neo hybrid from Clark in the auction

 

[rbedard]

There'll be a neo hybrid from Clark in the auction

Delightful; the venustum measurianum comm pot I had planned on picking up got de-listed, so I need something new to obsess about. LOL

 

[abax]

Lovely flower and keep on sniffing Ray. Often fragrances
are specific to temp. and time of day. Usually, it's a big
surprise and a nice one. I just discovered a Phal. I've had
for years is very fragrant from about noon to 2pm on sunny days...big surprise!

 

[cnycharles]

that's because the sun is never out!

Robert, I shall take and upload a picture tomorrow!

 

[abax]

Correct, Charles.

 

[Erythrone]

Very nice!

 

[Migrant13]

I can see why you like this one. Where did you get it?

 

[Ray]

From my wholesaler. I have plenty for sale...

 

[Kawarthapine]

Nice happy cross.

That second spike bodes well for the future.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Heather]

Neat!