Phrag. besseae 'Iccarus' (3N)

[Drorchid]

Here are 3 other clones from this cross:

Phrag. besseae 'Orpheus' (8.4 cm across, 3 cm wide petals):

The largest clone; Phrag. besseae 'Zeus' (9.5 cm across, 2.9 cm wide petals):

The smallest and lightest colored clone; Phrag. besseae 'Zina' (8.4 cm across, 2.4 cm wide petals):

So you see they look pretty similar, even from different clone to clone.

In case you are curious what the parents are, here is a picture of 'Rob's Choice' AM/AOS (4N):

and 'Fire Wings' (2N):

Robert

 

[Mrs. Paph]

Nice! Those parents do look like a pretty sure bet, so I'm glad the cloned ones lived up to those great expectations!

 

[NYEric]

Man, I need some more besseaes!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Splendiferous!

 

[SlipperFan]

They are all nice. But I really love 'Fire Wings'!

 

[John M]

Thanks for the reply, Rob. Those other plants from the same capsule are wonderful too. ....And, from the look of both parents, you were pretty sure to not choose a dog to clone!

 

[goldenrose]

They are all nice. But I really love 'Fire Wings'!

me too! :clap::clap: I can't say that I've ever seen a "Mickey Mouse" bess!

 

[paphioboy]

Wowee... That red colour is just astounding!! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: Wish I could see a whole colony of besseaes growing together...

 

[wojtek]

Yesssss, besseae !

 

[NYEric]

Copywrite lawyers are getting antsy!

 

[NYEric]

What are these growing in, what kind of light and watering schedule? I see the moss in the pot so I'm a little confused.

 

[Drorchid]

What are these growing in, what kind of light and watering schedule? I see the moss in the pot so I'm a little confused.

With the plant Jason put it in a mixture of straight diatomite and rockwool, and had it sitting in about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water. The moss just grew naturally on top of the pot. It seems like it is liking this media. The light is natural light in the greenhouse at intermediate light levels.

Robert

 

[paphioland]

With the plant Jason put it in a mixture of straight diatomite and rockwool, and had it sitting in about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water. The moss just grew naturally on top of the pot. It seems like it is liking this media. The light is natural light in the greenhouse at intermediate light levels.

Robert

Where are you getting the diatomite Rob?

 

[callosum]

nice color and form

 

[Drorchid]

Where are you getting the diatomite Rob?

You will have to ask Jason (I did not get it, I just get lab supplies...)

Robert

 

[NYEric]

Thanx for the info.