Catasetum Dagny

[AvantGardner]

The cross is (pileatum v. imperiale 'SVO Blood Red' x Brent's Black Hawk 'SVO') I was the first to bloom it, so naturally I named it after my wife. I also have 4 others of this cross, one of which had to be divided already. Sorry, pics were taken a day too late

[euplusia]

A well-made cross. Thanks for sharing.

[tuvoc]

Cool.

Kim

[isurus79]

Definitely a great cross. It will be interesting to see how variable it is as the sibs bloom out.

[WhiteRabbit]

Nice!

[AvantGardner]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Definitely a great cross. It will be interesting to see how variable it is as the sibs bloom out.

Fred at SVO made the cross, I was just the first to bloom it. I've seen quite a few pics floating around on the Internet and there's quite a bit of variation in the cross. Fred's is solid red with a hint of yellow in the lip. I've seen solid fuscias, tenebrosum colored (brown and chartreuse), solid reds, female is solid green and hooded.

The sibs I have should bloom late spring/early summer. With as big as the pseudobulbs are I can't believe only one has bloomed. All are starting new growth now with this one leading the pack. New growth is 5" tall. I'll start watering tomorrow. I'm excited about that!