Sometimes the orchids that you least expect to do well, surprise you. Generally Odontioda is a mix of cool growing Odontoglossums and cool growing Cochliodas. So when I first grew Odontioda Taylor Barfield I wasn’t expecting such a great result in South East Queensland (subtropical climate), particularly when you consider that it’s half Odontoglossum cirrhosum which gives it that beautiful star shape and distinctive lip. Well if you’ve always had a desire to grow Odontoglossum cirrhosum but couldn’t because you live in a warm climate, Taylor...
