Catasetum Casta Diva

[euplusia]

I devoted this elfin hybrid of pileatum x gladiatorium to a bewitching aria. In 'Casta Diva' the Celtic priestess Norma prays to the chaste goddess of the Moon for peace in her own inner conflict. It is my reverence for Bellinis music and also for Maria Callas and her unrivaled timeless performance of bel canto.
This hybrid inherited the small growth of Ctsm. gladiatorium.

[ronaldhanko]

Wonderful flowers and nice name.

[TOMMYMIAMI]

Really gorgeous catasetum, love the bloom shape and hairy stuff:-)Color is amazing!

[WhiteRabbit]

Fabulous blooms, and a great name

[Bud]

Gorgeous flower....and I had to google some of the names you mentioned and they are sure historical stalwarts who are now dead.... 'bel canto' makes me scared like ghouls coming out of the dark when both men and women sing in a scary kind of way its not natural=its out of this world....

[isurus79]

Great hybrid! It seems like there aren't that many non pileatum crosses that could be considered semi-alba.

[tuvoc]

Awesome hybrid!

Kim

[catasetum-ian]

neat!!! =D