Catasetum planiceps

[Tricho]

Catasetum planiceps Lindl., Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29: t. 9 (1843).

This species is from northern Brasil, Venezuela and near countries.

It is a Ctsm that grows on top of leaves, on rocks. Fortunatelly it adapts easily to culture in common pots.

It really likes a dry autumn/winter rest and wet spring/summer and it usually blooms in summer.

[cb977]

Very cool, Tricho!
Waiting for my Catasetum to bloom...taking forever!

[Tricho]

Originally Posted by cb977

Waiting for my Catasetum to bloom...taking forever!

which one? is it the same species?

You would love this one, it has such a wonderful smell... lemon with spices

I believe this genus is a great addition to people that likes fragrant orchids.

[Lagoon]

Hay that's really neat, I've not seen this one before!
Thanks for posting.

[cb977]

No, mine is Ctsm Rebecca Northen 'Pink Fragrance'

Should look something like this when it blooms:
http://www.orchid.or.jp/orchid/socie...%20Northen.jpg

[Tricho]

That one is great, I have the clone 'Mikabi'

I'm expecting the first bloom in the next winter/spring.

By the way, that grex now is Clowesia (some Catasetum were moved), if you want to be up to date

I have some photos of the Clowesia Grace Dunn ‘Chadds Ford' AM/AOS , similar but more white. Let me see...

[cb977]

I knew about the change...but I don't change the tags until they're going into a show Lazy

[Tricho]

Originally Posted by cb977

I don't change the tags until they're going into a show Lazy

Yes, I completely understand! Sometimes I feel like it is best to wait 10 years or so

That (name changing) is not so important as having the right ID. I try to change what seems right, whatever that may be...

[msm7951]

Very interesting specie...=0

Thanks for sharing!

[Tindomul]

Wow! Thats interesting bloom! Congrats!