Lorraine where did you get yours ??? I must have this one in my collection !!! And again HS it's BEAUTIFUL !!!!:drool: :drool:

Stunning orchid, the colours of flowers are nice together. :bowing

Hi Roly,

I bought mine from a society member that was moving and selling his last year. Also picked up 1 from someone else moving. Didn't know what it was till it bloomed. They both struggled but are doing fine now. 1 in a pot the other mounted. I love when these bloom. I'll keep you in mind if I have another division maybe next year or find one.

:hello Today I met a nice lady who lives near me that grows Catts and Dens. Her name is Gale Tillman (Coconut Orchids). First thing I saw when I walked through the door was a 'Limelight'. It was love at first sight! I walked around the whole place, but bought that plant on the way out. It has 2 spikes with 3 buds on each. It is growing in a coconut!

Nice purchase. Enjoy your flowers. It looks like the blooming season for the 'Limelight' is the same in Florida as it is in Hawaii. A couple of others are in bloom in my collection. They stand out because the inflorescences are tall and flowers are held above the foliage.

Thanks! Does it open darker green then fade to lighter green? I know what you mean about the tall spikes. I love that. All 3 buds on one spike are open now. Probably a few more days on the other. Do they last long? I hope so. It would be nice to have 6 blooms all at once!

Seems like mine lasted at least a month last year. I can't remember for sure though.

Great purchase Susie. I am hoping I add one to my collection soooooooooon! I have a lead, just need to follow-up and finalize

:blushing: Thanks Don. By the way, I will be going up to Tallahassee next week. Are there any good orchid-y things to do up there? Is Callaway Gardens a nice place to see?

Some sources - please check these vendors before ordering to insure availability - :)
Hamlyn Orchids Ltd. - Brassavola Species & Hybrids
Orchid List
Machiela's Orchids
ODOM'S ORCHIDS -- Cattleya and Cattleya Clones
Clown Alley Orchids Cattleya Orchid Catalog
(Carmela Orchids - Hakalau, HI)
Orchidaceae, Inc.
Catalog overview

and for our Canadian members - Cattleya Alliance Species and Hybrids(updated on July 21, 2008)

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