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09-03-2008, 10:33 PM
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Cattleya Guatemalensis 'Red'
Uncommon red variety of this primary cross between Cattleya aurantiaca and Cattleya skinneri (or, Guarianthe aurantiaca and Guarianthe skinneri). Cattleya x guatemalensis is also found in the wild as a natural hybrid.
I almost lost this plant three years ago when I was replacing the plastic cover of the grh. I hadn't noticed, but the plant had been left in a corner, unprotected and exposed a whole day to the tropical summer sun... Needless to say that when I saw, it was almost completely cooked!! It took me three years to get it back to a healthier condition and now I'm really glad I can see these flowers again!!!
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09-03-2008, 10:38 PM
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Oh Mauro...that is stunning!
Great work! 
Someday, someday, someday...I'm going to show up on your doorstep! I'll be the one with the dazed look on my face  |
09-03-2008, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cb977
Oh Mauro...that is stunning!
Great work!
Someday, someday, someday...I'm going to show up on your doorstep! I'll be the one with the dazed look on my face |
Come on over, Susanne! There's always room for another orchid lover!!  |
09-04-2008, 01:16 AM
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WOW!!! Gorgeous, Mauro. The color is spectacular. And I really like the form of this one. Nice work bringing this baby back to life!
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09-04-2008, 01:36 AM
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i,m glad you succeeded in reviving this stunning looking plant.
it,s awsome to say the least
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09-04-2008, 09:07 AM
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Simply Stunning!
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09-04-2008, 09:10 AM
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I, of course, did a search for Cattleya Guatemalensis and found that the standard form is rather boring compared to this Red...which is nowhere to be found...except at Mauro's place and here on Orchidboard!  |
09-04-2008, 09:48 AM
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Really nice save, Mauro. She's a beauty! |
09-04-2008, 10:40 AM
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Another GORGEOUS baby from your GH  |
09-04-2008, 10:53 AM
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A real beauty 
Congrats on your rescue and recovery of this fine and unique Cattleya!
I hope Don sees this one - I helped him decipher the tag of a Cattleya guatemalensis he has acquired recently
IOSPE PHOTOS
Sue, to challenge your 'boring' comparison which I understand is relative to Mauro 'Red', I still find C. guatemalensis quite beautiful
( I think you are biased because it does resemble Cattleya ( Cattlianthe) Chocolate Drop )  |
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