Most Fragrant Cattleya Alliance Species/Hybrid

[Afid]

Well now I want to get a C. iricolor even more

[BrassavolaStars]

Ctyh. Siam Jade , Ctt. Siamese Doll “kiwi”, Rlc. Taichung Beauty, Rlc. Mahina Yahiro, Rlc. Calm Seas, C. walkeriana, B. Grand stars, B. cucullata, Rl. glauca, Rl. Dibyana, Ctna. Ethel’s Paradise, Prosthechea radiata, and Rlc. Hsinying Greenworth.

Unfortunately, my Hawaiian wedding song, White Bridal, and Chocolate drop aren’t as fragrant as they could be. I also have a bunch that are supposedly very fragrant that I haven’t bloomed yet.

I am planning on getting an Apple Blossom, Chantilly Lace, and Bow Bells. I had thought about getting an iricolor but I always heard it smells like olives.

[Dulcinea]

Where can I find some of these orchids. I’ve looked on eBay, Hauserman's and the web. Not a lot of these are out there.

[Clawhammer]

Originally Posted by Dulcinea

Where can I find some of these orchids. I’ve looked on eBay, Hauserman's and the web. Not a lot of these are out there.

I've been searching a lot lately, which particular ones are you looking for?

[thefish1337]

Originally Posted by Dulcinea

Where can I find some of these orchids. I’ve looked on eBay, Hauserman's and the web. Not a lot of these are out there.

sunset valley orchids has 3 cattleya walkeriana seedlings listed. all are polyploid and the one I received a month ago is in spike right now. i would highly reccomend sunset valley orchids and H&R orchids for the most quality cattleya species and hybrids- they cull out the duds and only offer the best growing seedlings. I have found that random breeders, some ebay sellers and others do not do this and it sucks to get a laggard if you dont have the $$$ to buy 10 like many rich/serious hobbyists do.

[JScott]

Originally Posted by Dulcinea

Where can I find some of these orchids. I’ve looked on eBay, Hauserman's and the web. Not a lot of these are out there.

Hausermann has that amazing green one which was mentioned above. It's here:

Blc. Ports of Paradise 6" pot: Orchids By Hausermann

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Originally Posted by Clawhammer

Agreed! I have digbyana, should have mentioned that. My Blc. Ports of Paradise 'Emerald Isle' FCC/AOS which is one of my favs is 50% digbyana

Like I said above, I knew I couldn't resist. We're all at home self-quarantining, and I feel like I needed a little treat, so just as I predicted, the plant is ordered, and I'm thrilled. And for those of you who were paying attention to my posts yesterday, you also know that I have a Cattleya tenebrosa on the way from Marlow's hahahahaha. Okay, I have to stop now. That's all I can buy this summer. That's the last one. I swear.

[Clawhammer]

I have a Cattleychea Siam Jade on the way from Marlow's

Originally Posted by JScott

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Like I said above, I knew I couldn't resist. We're all at home self-quarantining, and I feel like I needed a little treat, so just as I predicted, the plant is ordered, and I'm thrilled. And for those of you who were paying attention to my posts yesterday, you also know that I have a Cattleya tenebrosa on the way from Marlow's hahahahaha. Okay, I have to stop now. That's all I can buy this summer. That's the last one. I swear.

[BrassavolaStars]

Originally Posted by Clawhammer

I have a Cattleychea Siam Jade on the way from Marlow's

Cattleya Siam Jade is probably my favorite cattleya in terms of both fragrance and the look of the flowers.

In short, it’s likely my favorite cattleya. Overall, it’s one of my top 5 favorite orchids out of my collection of 200.

[JScott]

Originally Posted by Clawhammer

I have a Cattleychea Siam Jade on the way from Marlow's

That Siam Jade is a little/miniature one, right? Or at least compact?

[BrassavolaStars]

Originally Posted by JScott

That Siam Jade is a little/miniature one, right? Or at least compact?

I don’t think it would be classified as a mini. The plant doesn’t get too tall (~10”), however, it does tend to spread out quickly and will easily fill an 8 inch pot within a few growing seasons. I would say that its size is about equal to other bifoliate species like the loddigesii or the guttata.

Siam Jade is in fact listed as compact in many shops because it blooms at a smallish size and it gets nowhere near the size of a standard cattleya, however, that being said, I would maybe say it is compact-esque based on the one I have. Either way, it’s definitely worth having at any size.