Cattleya walkeriana and nobilior -- down the rabbit hole

[MJG]

Great information, thanks so much!!

It sounds like the 'Pententive' issue hasn't been 100% agreed on yet after all. So it makes more sense that it's still being listed for sale as walkeriana.

The natural hybrid aspect really muddies the water, doesn't it? I hadn't even thought about that. How could you really know that a plant isn't a "true" walkeriana species unless it's a man-made hybrid.

I read about someone who bought a walkeriana, and noticed over time that it looked like a walkeriana but didn't exhibit the characteristic clinging roots. He decided it wasn't entirely walkeriana.

Maybe this makes it a more enigmatic orchid for me. Or maybe this happens a lot with other orchids too?! I'm going to chill out and enjoy the ride. Thanks for the link and the helpful buying references!!