Phrag. Praying Mantis 'Birchwood'

[tomkalina]

(longifolium x boissierianum) - In bloom this afternoon, this is the clone we used to make our Phrag. (Praying Mantis 'Birchwood' x andreettae 'Princess') and
Phrag. (d'alessandroi 'Fox Valley' CHM/AOS x Praying Mantis 'Birchwood') seedlings. With a 19 cm horizontal natural spread, it is as large or larger than any of the Praying Mantis' (Manti ?) awarded by the AOS to date. A vigorous grower and probably not for anyone with limited growing space.

 

[JAB]

Nice Tom!
Who is/was Birchwood??

 

[tomkalina]

Jake,

We purchased Birchwood Orchids in 1990 after it's founder Dr. Dick Clements passed away. He used the clonal name ' Birchwood' for his special clones, both Paphs and Phrags. The Praying Mantis in the photo was part of the original Clements collection.

 

[Linus_Cello]

Jake,

We purchased Birchwood Orchids in 1990 after it's founder Dr. Dick Clements passed away. He used the clonal name ' Birchwood' for his special clones, both Paphs and Phrags. The Praying Mantis in the photo was part of the original Clements collection.

I won't think of Phrag Cardinal "Birchwood" the same way now. Thanks for the background.

 

[abax]

That's GREAT! Normally, I don't particularly like greens,
but this one is very special and the name is so appropriate.

 

[troy]

Me too, I really like this one!!!!, too bad about dr. Clements passing, maybe now he lives through his beloved orchid collection

 

[eteson]

It is a vey nice cross. Love it!

 

[eaborne]

Cool!

 

[Kawarthapine]

I love the green flowers and the form is fantastic.

A most fitting legacy.

 

[SlipperFan]

Great twisty petals!

 

[eteson]

Great twisty petals!

Yeah! Almost like hirtzii.

 

[JAB]

Thanks Tom! I see a lot of 'Birchwood's' around. Must have been a hell of a breeder.

 

[SlipperFan]

Yeah! Almost like hirtzii.

Love that, too!!!