Cattleyas currently in bloom

[Jeff214]

Here are some recent cattleyas in bloom.

Cattleya labiata f. coerulea

This one blooms freely throughout the year. Has a nice lotion like fragrance. 4 Blooms on a spike. Another sheath on the way.






Cattleya lueddemanniana f. alba

This one always blooms Nov-Dec. A little wonky. A light rose-ish fragrance.




Cattleya jenmanii

First time flowering on this one. Has a sweet gaskelliana like fragrance. Got significant cold damage... but decided to flower on two spikes!





Family portrait:




Cattleya Mark Jones x velutina

First bloom on this one. Has an intense rose fragrance with a hint of chocolate?



Cattlianthe Portia coerulea

First blooming on this one. Light lotion like fragrance.




Cattleya walkeriana

opening up




And this guy... eating my fruit trees!