What will you think of a sangii x hookerae ?

[Damas]

Hi All,

Does anyone knows if this primary has been regsitred and if there is pics somewhere of it ?

I'd like to try it myself, having both species currently in bloom at home, but I am not sure it is a good idea...

What do you think ?

And what other interesting crosses do you see for these species ?

 

[Ray]

I love hookerae crosses - usually lots of color.

No cross registered with sangii yet. Go for it!

 

[musiclovertony]

I think it would be a lovely cross! the coloration and overall shape of the two (depending on the sangii you have) really isn't too radically different, so I wouldn't expect the kind of freakish outcomes seen with some more radical crosses. Do you have a picture of the two parent plants in question? Which would you be using as the pollen/pod parent?

 

[Damas]

Hi,

Thanks for looking at it !
I will do picture right now to give you an idea of both. I have already posted the sangii here, last year :

As I have two stems on hookerae, my idea was to use one as a pod parent and sangii as pollen.

This will leave me the possiblity to self the sangii, and self the second hookerae.

 

[Damas]

So here is the hookerae (not yet fully open) :



And sangii 2010 :

 

[NYEric]

As previously stated it would be colorful!

 

[Ernie]

Yeah, I'd buy that. The two compliment each other on color. Might make for quick growing sangii-like thing?

 

[Damas]

Might make for quick growing sangii-like thing?

Sorry Ernie, I don't get the meaning of your question because english is not my tongue. Can you please explain ? Sorry

 

[goldenrose]

I don't think it was really a question Damas. Sangii is known to be somewhat alien like, so it was probably more in reference to that. Hmmm ..... A hookerae with brains!

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice flowers indeed. hookerae is a rare species to buy as well.

 

[SlipperFan]

Sorry Ernie, I don't get the meaning of your question because english is not my tongue. Can you please explain ? Sorry

I think Ernie means the result of your cross would be an easier plant to flower, and would look good.

I agree. But I would also like to see you self the sangii -- they are quite rare, so having more would be a good thing.

 

[Ernie]

I think Ernie means the result of your cross would be an easier plant to flower, and would look good.

I agree. But I would also like to see you self the sangii -- they are quite rare, so having more would be a good thing.

Yep, Dot. Thanks for the clarification. Sangii san be a slow grower for some. It is certainly rare, so selfing is an awesome idea. But if I were to try to make something with the feel of sangii without diluting it too much, hookerae or hainanense would be good choices in a primary IMO.

 

[Damas]

OK, so let's give a try to the Hookangii !
And I'll aslo self sangii and hookerae
I'll keep you updated.

 

[goldenrose]

OK, so let's give a try to the Hookangii !
And I'll aslo self sangii and hookerae
I'll keep you updated.

There you go! :rollhappy: I like the sounds of that! :clap: Good luck!

 

[SlipperFan]

Me too! Maybe by the time the babies are sale size, CITES will allow such imports. (I can dream, can't I?)

 

[calypso]

not a lot x

Hi, Marion, with paph. hookerae :just one pod mother (x sandérianum), and 6 pod father registered on Rhs book not too much used as you can see.
just say to you, good luck, Marion
Jeff**

 

[Shiva]

It seems like a good idea to me. Go for it!

 

[slippertalker]

Me too! Maybe by the time the babies are sale size, CITES will allow such imports. (I can dream, can't I?)

Both species can be purchased in the U.S. but are a bit rare.

 

[Damas]

Hey Jeff, did not know you were hanging around too !
Thank you !

I have done all three :
- hookerae x self
- sangii x self
- hookerae (pod) x sangii (pollen)

I just have to wait now, and hope, cause this was a true heartbreak :

 

[calypso]

Never be done sangii with hookerae , or never registered that's better, good job .......Marion, lucky strike! I hope!
Jeff