Cycnoches barthiorum

[Lars Kurth]

Another mislabelled plant: this is a seedling named Cycnoches chlorochilon Golden Gate x White Oak which is flowering for the first time and turning out to be barthiorum

[kavanaru]

(with an evil smile on my face) Glad to know I am not the only one!


Just kidding... It is a nice barthiorum though! It seems that a true chlorochilon is the most difficult species (after herrenhusanum) to get in Europe...

[Lars Kurth]

Yes, it is a nice form. First I thought it may be Jean Monnier, but it is clearly not.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

It seems that a true chlorochilon is the most difficult species (after herrenhusanum) to get in Europe...

There are several American vendors that sell both true chlorochilon and herrenhusanum. Sunset Valley (of course!) and H&R Nurseries, just to name a few. I dont know if it is worth the expense or hassle to send the to Europe though. Shoot, maybe you guys can start a nursery dedicated to selling correctly labeled Catasetinae!!

[kavanaru]

Steve, I know... I have already imported some plants from the USA, but has never had the chance to get a herrenhusanum... and when ordered from the states, I had 3 plants labelled as chlorochilon, which had not yet bloomed... now I am waiting for a "confirmed" chlorochilon from Brazil.... let's see... and herrenhusanum is still in my wish-list!

[smartie2000]

gorgeous!!!

[Anisa]

Very nice shape and markings.