Which parent creates this in Cattleya hybrids?
Hello all,
I had a question about color traits in Cattleya hybrids.
In some hybrids, I have noticed that there is a light pink picotee on the flower. I have posted examples below.
What parent passes this trait down? My hypothesis is that it is the Rhyncholaelia digbyana or glauca as I only seem to see it on RL hybrids. Maybe pink edges are for Rhyncholaelias like lip spots are for Brassavola nodosa?
That said, many of them also have dowiana and intermedia in them too.
Disclaimer: None of the photos are mine.
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