Clowesetum - first blooming - Orchid Board

nancy · #1 01-18-2007, 11:15 PM

Greetings -
This is Clowesia russelliana x Ctsm. expansum. The flowers opened very greenish, but have become more eggyolk yellow as they age. The first to open (a little more than 2 weeks ago) are still on the inflorescence, so they apparently last well (at least, compared to other Catasetinae). Daytime fragrance of lime/citronella.
Enjoy - Nancy
It is actually labeled Clowesis warcswiczii x Catasetum expansum. I just didn't want to try to have to type 'warcswiczii'.

orcdfrk · #2 01-18-2007, 11:21 PM

Those are very nice Nancy. First blooming ever or just first for you?

nancy · #3 01-18-2007, 11:24 PM

This is the first time this particular plant has bloomed. I got it as a wee lass...

Tindomul · #4 01-19-2007, 11:15 PM

Very nice Nancy. Its very attractive. Congrats!

Mahon · #5 01-21-2007, 01:23 PM

Great blooms!

Does this one smell like Pine Sol or a sweet scent?

-Pat

mark15 · #6 09-29-2007, 03:15 AM

I think the plant might be white magic not russ x exp

cneos · #7 09-29-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nancy

Greetings -
This is Clowesia russelliana x Ctsm. expansum. The flowers opened very greenish, but have become more eggyolk yellow as they age. The first to open (a little more than 2 weeks ago) are still on the inflorescence, so they apparently last well (at least, compared to other Catasetinae). Daytime fragrance of lime/citronella.
Enjoy - Nancy

Your plant is registered as Clowesetum Black Jade; it has five awards. Color descriptions green or apple green.

The grex, White Magic, (warscewiczii x Orchidglade) has three awards. Color described as chartreuse or lime yellow; White Magic also has a very fimbriated (fringed) lip as in your plant, hence Mark15 suggestion.

In any case, yours is a lovely flower!

Dorothy · #8 09-29-2007, 10:44 AM

Love the color and that frilly lip

nancy · #9 09-29-2007, 01:35 PM

Well, everybody's right and my memory is shot! I checked the tag, and it says Clowesia warcswiczii x Catasetum expansum...and I think I knew that when I posted the photo, but something short-circuited.
Thanks to all - this plant has grown very well, and I expect it will begin losing leaves/gaining inflorescence in another month.
Regards - Nancy

cneos · #10 09-29-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nancy

Well, everybody's right and my memory is shot! I checked the tag, and it says Clowesia warcswiczii x Catasetum expansum...and I think I knew that when I posted the photo, but something short-circuited.
Thanks to all - this plant has grown very well, and I expect it will begin losing leaves/gaining inflorescence in another month.
Regards - Nancy

As yet, this cross has not been registered at RHS. Perhaps you'll do the 'homework' and get to name it ...