How do I register my hybrid orchid?

Steps to register a new orchid hybrid name with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

  1. Flower your new unregistered orchid hybrid; again, you can check if a cross has been registered on the RHS site.
  2. Create an account on the RHS site.
  3. Take photos of your plant and flower.
  4. Begin the register process, here on the RHS site.

What is orchid registration?

Notes on searching by parentage The International Orchid Register can be interrogated to identify whether hybrids with different pollen and seed parents have been registered. Enter either or both the genus and grex names of the pollen and seed parents and click search.

What is a cultivar RHS?

Cultivar. Literally meaning cultivated variety, cultivar names are given to denote variation within species and that generated by hybridisation, in cultivation. To make them easily distinguishable from botanical names, they are not printed in italics and are enclosed in single quotation marks.

What does RHS stand for Royal Horticultural Society?

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place – we are committed to inspiring everyone to grow.

How much does it cost to name an orchid?

“Naming orchids is a big deal,” says Bartholomew Motes. “We charge around $2000 for the basic naming, $1000 of which can be donated to the American Orchid Society, a designated 501(c)(3), for the Martin Motes breeder award.” For example, a Canadian lawyer contacted him about naming a plant for his wife’s big birthday.

How do you get an orchid named after you?

A percentage of these are made available to the public in a program called ‘Name Your Own Orchid. ‘ For a $1500 fee, the entire cross of seedlings will be officially registered under any name you choose (pending approval by the Royal Horticultural Society) with a certificate of authenticity.

What does F mean in a plant name?

The abbreviation “f.” or the full “forma” should be put before the infraspecific epithet to indicate the rank. It is not italicised.

What does l mean in plant names?

Linnaeus
Sometimes yet another word is added after the genus name and epithet, which is neither italicized nor set off by quotation marks—the name of the person who first described the plant. These names are sometimes abbreviated. When the name is abbreviated as “L,” it stands for “Linnaeus.”

What are the 5 RHS Gardens?

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  • RHS Bridgewater.
  • RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
  • RHS Garden Wisley.
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor.
  • RHS Garden Hyde Hall.

Is RHS a registered charity?

RHS shops, plant centres and products As a charity, we depend on the support and generosity of others to help us make a difference. Our activities are funded through members’ subscriptions as well as donations, sponsorship and income from our gardens, flower shows, shops and plant centres.

Can I name an orchid?