Phrag.schlimii "Birchwood"AM/AOS
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TCW, This plant was awarded as a schlimii in error, but it is actually a Phrag. Cardinale. Since that is how it was awarded, that is the name some people sell it by and keep on it. I have this plant too but recognize it is a Cardinale, not a true schlimii. We just wanted you to know
Thank you very much to let me know this important information.
The root of the problem in AOS, not my friend.Thank you again.
Well grown Cardinale!
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Paph_LdyMacBeth
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That is spectacular and you should be proud!
You are not the first person to feel confused about this plant -I'm mean the AOS couldn't even I'd it right
But its something to be proud of and a little bit of history to share when you show it off
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You are not the first person to feel confused about this plant -I'm mean the AOS couldn't even I'd it right
But its something to be proud of and a little bit of history to share when you show it off
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NYEric
Well-Known Member
Both schlimii Wilcox and Birchwood were mis-identified hybrids!
very nice is an extreme understatement
chrismende
Well-Known Member
Nice bit of history to learn here. The plant is utterly amazing! Congratulations on such great culture.
TCW, beautifully grown and flowered! Great job.
We actually had a bit of a controversy at the NH Orchid Society Show this past February. A Phrag Cardinale 'Birchwood" was entered in as a schlimii and awarded a species trophy. Despite protestations from the growers vending there, including myself, the award was allowed to stand.
Still a lot of confusion around this beautiful hybrid! Mine is just starting to open on 2 of its 6 spikes.
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Chuck
Guest
NYEric
Well-Known Member
FAIL!
FAIL!
Yep!
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Chuck
Guest
After all the publicity for years surrounding the original error, you think this was impossible anywhere.
Chuck
SlipperKing
Madd Virologist
Here is one other story about schlimii (Cardinale) 'Wilcox' AM/AOS.
http://www.rv-orchidworks.com/orchi...889-phragmipedium-schlimii-wilcox-am-aos.html
OchidWeb;
http://www.phragweb.info/phragmiped...ardinale&photo_type=P&photo=True&detail=False
One clear proof that your plant is a hybrid and not the species... all schlimiis have a yellow staminode, yours does not.
http://www.rv-orchidworks.com/orchi...889-phragmipedium-schlimii-wilcox-am-aos.html
OchidWeb;
http://www.phragweb.info/phragmiped...ardinale&photo_type=P&photo=True&detail=False
One clear proof that your plant is a hybrid and not the species... all schlimiis have a yellow staminode, yours does not.
phrag guy
Well-Known Member
very nice well grown plant
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Eric Muehlbauer
Guest
I don't think "Birchwood" and "Wilcox" are the same clones. I believe "Wilcox" has a somewhat greater resemblance to schlimii. It may well be the same cross as Birchwood, but, at least as I recall, it looks somewhat different.
Thanks a lot!
That is correct. Two different Cardinale's were awarded as schlimii's. 'Birchwood' in 1971 with 89 pts and 'Wilcox' in 1972 with 82 pts. I have divisions of both but have only bloomed 'Wilcox', so I haven't compared the differences.
