The Smile Orchids (Genus
Mokara)
In 1969, C.Y. Mok of Singapore introduced
his tri-generic hybrid of Ascocentrum, Vanda and Arachnis orchids. This group
was named in his honor and is called Mokara. Monarka Wai Liang was
the first hybrid. The They are abbreviated as Mok. This hearty hybrid
has a unique flower shape and an intricate patterns within the petals of
some varieties make the orchid look as though it is smiling giving it the
common name "Smile
Orchid." The
flower spikes have the potential to last up to two or three weeks in the
vase with proper care making them very desirable cut flowers and very popular
in the floral industry.
Light: Bright;
just short of full sun.
Water: Lots every day
Temperature: Intermediate to warm
Soil: Very loose with lots of organic matter
Mokara Species
Mokara Chark Kuan 'Pink'
Mokara Chark Kuan 'Orange’
Mokara Dinahn Shore
Mokara Khaw Paik suan
Mokara Walter Oumea
Mokara Mak Chin
Mokara Sayan
Mokara Khaw Paik Suan
Mokara Chark Kuan Red
Mokara Yellow
Mokara Orange
Mokara Pink
Mokara Nora Blue
Mokara Red
There are lots of source for Mokara flowers, but I don't find
many for plants. Ebay has a few (
http://stores.ebay.com/Royal-Orchid-Club).
Their prices are very good. I will post more sources as I find them.
Click
here to see many more Mokara hybrids.
