Hybrid orchids are the result of an experienced grower controlling the breeding of two orchids that result in a hybrid orchid with traits from both parent orchids. These traits can include determining the overall size of the new orchid, appearance of the bloom, and growing conditions. Hybrid orchids are generally easier to care for. Hybrid orchids might also include more dramatic and longer lasting blooms.
| Mormodes Midnight is an orchid hybrid originated by Unknown in 1999. It is a cross of Morm. buccinator x Morm. sinuata. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species.
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Mormodes Midnight Hooker is an orchid hybrid originated by F.Clarke in 2010. It is a cross of Morm. Midnight x Morm. hookeri.
Midnight (Morm. sinuata x Morm. buccinator) has a rich burgundy red flower color. Morm. hookeri is a deep burgundy flower with a black fuzzy lip, very cool! The expectation is for improved size and 10-15, dark red-burgundy flowers on good stem. Some will have the fuzzy lips…. ( SVO 1829)
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(SVO 5037) Here is an advanced Mormodes hybrid, these are much easier to grow that their species counter parts. Jumbo Bacia (Morm. badia x Morm. uncia) produces up to 37 flowers per inflorescence in a dark burgundy-red color. Virgen del Valle (Morm. sinuata x Morm. hookeri) produces up to 25 flowers per inflorescence in a dark burgundy color with a fuzzy near black lip. Very cool looking Mormodes flowers in dark burgundy on easier to grow plants. Well worth a try. (Description credit: Fred Clarke of Sunset Valley Orchids)
Mormodes Mark Mills is an orchid hybrid originated by F.Clarke in 2013. It is a cross of Morm. Jumbo Bacia x Morm. Virgen del Valle.
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The flowers of Virgen del Valle (Mormodes sinuata x Mormodes hookeri) have deep red color with darker veins and a fuzzy red lip, a characteristic passed on from its hookeri parent.
Mormodes Virgen del Valle is an orchid hybrid originated by F.Clarke in 2009. It is a cross of Morm. sinuata x Morm. hookeri. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species.
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| Morm. Aftermath (Mark Mills x Midnight Hooker) was a breakthrough in flower color. Pretty amazing! This is top breeding for intense yellow/orange color with bold red spotting.
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Photo credit: Adam N Dagny Dreisewerd |
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Exotic Treat (sinuata x tuxtlensis) has amazing color, with bright orange-yellow flowers and bold burgundy spotting. The flowers are large and well-presented on 3-4 upright inflorescences, and this hybrid is reliably the first Mormodes to bloom each season.
Mormodes Exotic Treat is an orchid hybrid originated by Exotic Orchids in 2004. It is a cross of Morm. sinuata x Morm. tuxtlensis. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species. |
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( Morm. Virgen del Valle 'SVO Dark Horse' AM/AOS x Morm. hookeri 'Fuzz' )
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The flowers of Virgen del Valle (Mormodes sinuata x Mormodes hookeri) have deep red color with darker veins and a fuzzy red lip, a characteristic passed on from its hookeri parent. Here we have crossed Morm. hookeri 'Fuzz,' which has a very dark red flower with a textured lip reminiscent of black velvet, back on to Virgen del Valle. These are going to have deep red flowers with dark fuzzy lips, some nearly black. This cross will create new opportunities for never-before-seen flower colors and shapes in Mormodes. (Description and photo credits: Fred Clarke of Sunset Valley Orchids)
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Exotic Treat (sinuata x tuxtlensis) has amazing color, with bright orange-yellow flowers and bold burgundy spotting. The flowers are large and well-presented on 3-4 upright inflorescences, and this hybrid is reliably the first Mormodes to bloom each season. Morm. Aftermath (Mark Mills x Midnight Hooker) was a breakthrough in flower color. Pretty amazing! This is top breeding for intense yellow/orange color with bold red spotting. Mature bulbs will produce 2-3 upright inflorescences. (Description and photos credit - Fred Clarke of Sunset Valley Orchids) |
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Mormodes is a very interesting genus within Catasetinae. They've gotten a reputation as hard to grow…and some are. I have been growing them for years, and I now have selected the best growers and bloomers. Interestingly, hybrids between two species or “primary hybrids” like this one exhibit a phenomenon called ‘hybrid vigor,’ in which the offspring are more vigorous and easier to grow and flower compared to the parent species. These will bloom with 2-4 inflorescences per bulb and fragrant, colorful flowers in orange-gold with darker burgundy spotting. If you have good success growing Catasetums, these should do equally well. ( - Fred Clarke of Sunset alley Orchids )
Mormodes Mimi is an orchid hybrid originated by F.Clarke in 2016. It is a cross of Morm. lawrenceana x Morm. ignea. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species.
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Mormodes Jumbo Bacia is an orchid hybrid originated by Jumbo Orchids in 1999. It is a cross of Morm. badia x Morm. uncia. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species.
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Photo credit: Estelle Chimot |
