Founded as James McCully Orchidculture (JMO) in 1987, 2 acres Phalaenopsis and breeding stock. In 1995 The OrchidWorks (TOW) succeeded JMO as a specialist provider of young plants to the potted orchid industry. In 1999 Mauna Kea Orchids (MKO) was partitioned as the breeding and testing arm of TOW. Mauna Kea Orchids continues to be the leading breeder in the Oncidium Alliance, worldwide. Trials in Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Hawaii are constantly providing the newest advances in intergeneric varieties; brighter colors, more floriferous, longer lasting, and easier growing and blooming.