Cattleya schilleriana "dark"

[Frank]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

Great flower, Frank! It's one of my favorites, too. I guess your plant is variety Imperialis.

@ Mauro....can you tell me the difference between the variety Imperialis and the tipo??

[Don Perusse]

Is this a mini or medium size inflorescense? Usually how many buds per spike? Haven't had the opportunity to see before. Thanks.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Frank

@ Mauro....can you tell me the difference between the variety Imperialis and the tipo??

Frank, the type flower is olive green to yellowish in the background with the characteristic purplish-brown spots. The plants having redish flowers instead of the olive-green are considered variety Imperialis. Please, allow me to post here both for you to see the difference, OK?