Cattleya walkeriana and nobilior -- down the rabbit hole

[Keysguy]

And is it Walkeriana 'Kenny' that I read somewhere is also considered by many to be a hybrid and not a true color form?

[Fairorchids]

Originally Posted by Keysguy

And is it Walkeriana 'Kenny' that I read somewhere is also considered by many to be a hybrid and not a true color form?

The AOS has decided, that the plant awarded as Cattleya walkeriana 'Kenny' FCC/AOS is actually a hybrid (C. Snowblind 'Kenny' FCC/AOS now).

[Clawhammer]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

The AOS has decided, that the plant awarded as Cattleya walkeriana 'Kenny' FCC/AOS is actually a hybrid (C. Snowblind 'Kenny' FCC/AOS now).

Interesting! So approx 80% Walkeriana 20% loddigesii

[Keysguy]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

The AOS has decided, that the plant awarded as Cattleya walkeriana 'Kenny' FCC/AOS is actually a hybrid (C. Snowblind 'Kenny' FCC/AOS now).

So Kim, is there a true semi-alba color form of walkeriana?

[Fairorchids]

Originally Posted by Keysguy

So Kim, is there a true semi-alba color form of walkeriana?

I am in no position to answer 100% yes or no to that question.

However, Gold Country Orchids (Alan Koch) is selling semi-albas, which I believe are at least in part based on Japanese breeding stock. I have a couple, which I have grown from fairly small seedlings; the largest is nearing BS now.

I have a high level of confidence in Alan, so I am leaning towards a yes.