Cattleya tenebrosa, finally!

[JScott]

Originally Posted by sam1147

Very nice & dark.

This plant is a seedling from Krull Smith's line breeding program for dark tenebrosas with somewhat wider petals and a darker purple throat. I have to say I think they have done an excellent job. There are a lot of janky tenebrosas out there with poor form and color, and this is not one of them. This one is spectacular.

When I bought this, I actually bought two. The first one bloomed a few weeks ago, and it was magnificent, but I think I like this one better. The color is better and that rich purple throat is amazing.

[sam1147]

Originally Posted by JScott

This plant is a seedling from Krull Smith's line breeding program for dark tenebrosas with somewhat wider petals and a darker purple throat. I have to say I think they have done an excellent job. There are a lot of janky tenebrosas out there with poor form and color, and this is not one of them. This one is spectacular.

When I bought this, I actually bought two. The first one bloomed a few weeks ago, and it was magnificent, but I think I like this one better. The color is better and that rich purple throat is amazing.

I do have "same same"