Cattleya eldorado 'Tucuxi'

[Rosim_in_BR]

Cattleya eldorado is one of my favorites among Cattleya species. The golden coming from the throat and opening into a solar disc is amazing! In this particular flower the golden disc reminds me of a flaming sun! The species is perfumed, generally poorer in form than this one. Another common characteristic little appreciated by the collectors is the 'Chinese moustache' the ventral sepals form. But, aside these technicalities the flower is beautiful!

The flower:
Cattleya eldorado Linden 'Tucuxi' on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The plant and flowers:
Cattleya eldorado Linden 'Tucuxi' on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The glorious lip:
Cattleya eldorado Linden 'Tucuxi' on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[Royal]

Ah, I see the flaming sun! I kind of like the 'Chinese Moustache'.

[tuvoc]

That is one exquisite orchid! Wow!

Kim

[stitz]

Mauro, once again, you have a winner! Thank you, for showing your plant.

Why is Cattleya eldorado such an infrequently grown species? Is it difficult to maintain?

I purchased an NBS seedling in May. It has exciting parents, Fantasia 'Rafaela' X flamea orlata


Here is a link to one of the parent plants: .: FOTOBLOG - ORQUÍDEAS :.

--Stitz--

[DebsC]

Excellent!!! Beautiful! It looks like it's been dipped in egg yoke. I really Like this one a lot!

[camille1585]

omg this one is stunning! The yellow is so bright and the lip is amazing!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by stitz

Mauro, once again, you have a winner! Thank you, for showing your plant.

Why is Cattleya eldorado such an infrequently grown species? Is it difficult to maintain?

I purchased an NBS seedling in May. It has exciting parents, Fantasia 'Rafaela' X flamea orlata


Here is a link to one of the parent plants: .: FOTOBLOG - ORQUÍDEAS :.

--Stitz--

That's a good question, Stitz! It's not one of the easiest, but also not that difficult. So, I believe that people give excessive importance to the artificial criteria which define what a 'good' plant should be and, in that case, Cattleya eldorado is not a choice. It is generally of poor form and the 'Chinese moustache' is almost always present. Perhaps that's the main reason. Nevertheless, this species has its own beauty and deserved to be more cultivated!
BTW, the sib you acquired promises!!
Take a look at mine:
Cattleya eldorado Linden - var. pincelada on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[magicatt]

Lovely. Simply lovely.

[stitz]

...people give excessive importance to the artificial criteria which define what a 'good' plant should be and, in that case, Cattleya eldorado is not a choice.

I agree. The judging system sets irrelevant (to the various species) criteria.

Another example, Cattleya elongata. I think that it's a "fun" plant to grow and it has beautiful flowers, yet it gets little recognition.

C'est la vie!

--Stitz--

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by stitz

I agree. The judging system sets irrelevant (to the various species) criteria.

Another example, Cattleya elongata. I think that it's a "fun" plant to grow and it has beautiful flowers, yet it gets little recognition.

C'est la vie!

--Stitz--

C'est la vie, Stitz!