Oncidium Hwuluduen '2172' Introduction

December 13, 2024

Oncidium Hwuluduen ‘2172’ is a hybrid with outstanding characteristics and market potential. It has obviously inherited the easy-to-cultivate characteristics of its parent Ons. Catatante, making the cultivation process smoother and reducing the cost of cultivation for flower growers. Therefore, this variety has high conversion potential in the cut flower market.

The most prominent colors of this variety are red, brown and orange, with unique flower shapes and textures, bringing a strong visual impact. The color range of most ‘2172’ ranges from orange to reddish brown, a characteristic that offers a new option to the cut flower market that meets the demand for novelty flowers.

Another important feature of Oncidium Hwuluduen ‘2172’ is its consistent flowering period throughout the year. Its colors remain stable under different temperatures, improving market competitiveness. However, there are relatively few blooms between September and October due to the recovery period after the high summer temperatures.

In addition, this variety has high growth stability and disease resistance, and can maintain good growth status from small buds to adult plants. This makes ‘2172’ extremely flexible in cut flower and potted flower applications. Its soft-branch characteristics make it suitable for high- and low-rise cultivation and space decoration, further increasing its market value.

‘2172’ is currently in the early stages of breed selection. Our first phase objective is to prioritize the selection of varieties with high cut flower potential, taking into account characteristics including colour, peduncle length, branching and cultural traits. The second phase will focus on developing more commercialized items to meet market demand.

In terms of the cut flower market, Oncidium Hwuluduen ‘2172’ has extremely high potential. Its large flower characteristics and stable flowering period give it a significant competitive advantage in holiday decorations and commercial activities. In the potted flower market, ‘2172’’s soft peduncle properties are suitable for a variety of interior designs. For example, it can be used on flexible structures or display racks to add a unique decorative effect to the space.