Cattleya schilleriana x violacea

[Dorothy]

Curiosity got the best of me so I had to see
Here are both parents -
Cattleya schilleriana - IOSPE PHOTOS
Cattleya violacea - IOSPE PHOTOS
Nice combo!
It's pretty for something that isn't pleasing to the nose

[Don Perusse]

I don't know your experience but I think for the beginner or even intermediate grower it is wise to stick to several varities and get their culture down pat before venturing off into some of the more difficult growers. Anyway there are so many varieties, colors, shapes etc. within an alliance to make your heart skip a beat rather than killing so many with less than desirable cultural conditions. Very nice orchid, indeed.