Cattleya intermedia var. lilacina

[Rosim_in_BR]

In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful among the many varieties this species has. But, as nothing comes easy, it is also difficult, a tricky plant to keep and make bloom. This variety is often seen labeled as 'suave' or 'suavissima', depending on the intensity of the pink color in the lip, but I believe that 'lilacina' is the correct name for it. The plant is very short, as can be seen in one of the photos.

Flowers close:
Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook. - var. lilacina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Plant and flowers:
Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook. - var. lilacina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Detail of the lip:
Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook. var. lilacina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[Becca]

Mauro that is sooooo beautiful! It looks like it is well worth the trouble of a tricky plant!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Becca

Mauro that is sooooo beautiful! It looks like it is well worth the trouble of a tricky plant!

You bet, Becca! It is well worth the trouble!

[Royal]

What a great clear white! The coloration is so faint, it's almost merely suggested. I really like this one.

[Intruder]

All in delicacy, what a beauty!

[Cookiemonster]

Wow stunning, Im glad you persisted on getting this one to bloom, well worth it indeed !

[tuvoc]

Exquisite, Mauro. Just another example of why intermedia is my favorite Cattleya species. Many times greater effort results in greater rewards.

Kim

[Tindomul]

Very nice. Very very nice.

[Autumn Child]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful among the many varieties this species has. But, as nothing comes easy, it is also difficult, a tricky plant to keep and make bloom. This variety is often seen labeled as 'suave' or 'suavissima', depending on the intensity of the pink color in the lip, but I believe that 'lilacina' is the correct name for it. The plant is very short, as can be seen in one of the photos.

Flowers close:
Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook. - var. lilacina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Plant and flowers:
Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook. - var. lilacina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Detail of the lip:
Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook. var. lilacina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I just bought c.intermedia suavissima "tokyo". I thought c.intermedia is a beginner orchid until i saw this thread. What do you mean by tricky to grow and bloom? Any advice for beginner grower like me?

I also heard that this variant is not fragrant. Is this true?

[Eyebabe]

Mauro your blooms are so beautiful that it's easy to lose the acknowledgement that you are also amazingly talented at capturing their display
I so enjoy your work and always anticipate a nice treat when I see your posts.