Cattleya tenebrosas

[Jmoney]

Couple more tenebrosas, which just finished blooming. First couple pics are 'Pololei Wine', supposedly one of the darkest. Not sure why the flowers are a bit wonky. I did repot it last year after getting it. Currently holding a pod, after I put 'Seven Samurai' on it.

Last two pics are 'The Prince', from SBOE. I was told it was a selfing of 'Fumacina'.

[Jmoney]

couple more purpuratas. one of my favorite forms is sanguinea, the coloration is just vivid. 'Hot Nights' AM is a vigorous grower. Not the largest flower, but pretty good shape for a purpurata.

fma flamea 'Nancy' FCC. First time in a few years this has bloomed, but now in the LED greenhouse I expect more flowers next year. These flowers are more 'open' but they are massive.

[Jmoney]

and last but not least, lobata 'Jeni' AM. Grows like a weed but the windowsill wasn't conducive to blooming. First flowers in a few years, but hopefully this will start blooming regularly now!

I think all my cattleyas formerly known as laelias bloomed this past month. Sadly I do not see any no room for more...

[DaylightFirefly]

‘Hot Nights’ stole my heart! Absolutely gorgeous color and shape!

[Louis_W]

Wow! Beauties!