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10-12-2008, 11:08 AM
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Cattleya Bob Betts finally flowering
This is currently the only cattleya hybrid that I have in my collection. It's an old standard; however, its beauty (in my humble opinion) hasn't diminished since it was first created many decades ago. My only complaint is that it's a large plant (it's approximately three feet in diameter with four growing leads). But with eight flowers and buds, that complaint is a small one. Like the C. mossiaes in my collection, this hybrid seems to like less light than my other cattleyas. One of the growths got a little too much sun, so I'll be a bit less ambitious with how much light I give it during the next growing season.
Steve
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10-12-2008, 12:30 PM
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Well done, Steve. One of the best whites around, I think.
Kim
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10-12-2008, 12:53 PM
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I have one
but it does not have flowers yet. I can hardly wait. Yes, you are correct, it is quite nice. I have Lc. Mary Elizabeth Bohn 'Royal Flare' that has 24 buds and blooms on it and only 4 that are buds. I love cattleyas!
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10-12-2008, 12:53 PM
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Well flowered ,Steve I just love these old hybrids ,I still have Bow Bells which I think is even older
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10-12-2008, 01:06 PM
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I think you are right as it was used to create
Bob Betts, IIRC. Both are extremely nice plants.
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10-12-2008, 03:23 PM
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Gorgeous! Congratulations
I love the big old classic catts!
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10-12-2008, 03:39 PM
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Really nice white. I think these guys can tolerate pretty strong sun if introduced slowly.
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10-12-2008, 03:42 PM
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well done!! The white is really perfect.
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10-12-2008, 03:53 PM
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Perfectly CLassic!!!
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10-12-2008, 04:27 PM
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beautiful white. cant wait for mine to bloom
Mark
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