Cattleya dowiana

[Bayard]

It really is an experience to see and smell this species up close and in person.
Congratulations!

[Dalachin]

Originally Posted by Bayard

It really is an experience to see and smell this species up close and in person.
Congratulations!

Yes, it is!

In terms of breeding, Peter lists it as 2n x 4n so it is unlikely to produce offspring, but I may try anyway.

[aerides]

So beautiful. Are they fragrant? I read that 3n's have a different fragrance than 2n's . But yours is a 2n x 3n cross, so I'm curious! Thank you. Congratulations!

[Orchidcork]

So wonderful plant you have and so wonderful specie congratulations

[Louis_W]

If you self the plant it will mostly be infertile but sometimes produces a small (<5%) percentage of 2n, 4n and 6n. Worth a try if you have any way to grow them!

[Dalachin]

Originally Posted by Louis_W

If you self the plant it will mostly be infertile but sometimes produces a small (<5%) percentage of 2n, 4n and 6n. Worth a try if you have any way to grow them!

Fascinating. Lost the opportunity this time, but maybe next time!

[piping plover]

Great job! It is beautiful. I, along with some others, also hope to join the elite club someday in getting mine to bloom 😁

[isurus79]

Beautiful! Congrats!

Originally Posted by aerides

So beautiful. Are they fragrant? I read that 3n's have a different fragrance than 2n's . But yours is a 2n x 3n cross, so I'm curious! Thank you. Congratulations!

They're intensely fragrant. Different ploidy shouldn't change the scent, however.

[Dalachin]

It was very fragrant… room- filling and drifting down the hallway!

It is currently growing two new growths!