Cattleya dowiana

[SP2340]

Wow, that lip is insane!! Good job!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by dgenovese1

It looks to me to be a var. rosita, which is usually indicated by the red/orange hue in the sepals and petals.

This one does look very 'rosita-ish,' though we shall see how it compares when my two rositas bloom!

Originally Posted by smweaver

Absolutely beautiful, Steve. How's the fragrance? Strong, yes (at least that's what I've read)? Very beautiful bloom. Now just try to keep your voracious slug population away from it!

Steve

The fragrance is strong, though not as strong as I had hoped. I guess I was expecting a Stanhopea strength fragrance which is probably just not possible from a Catt! As for the slugs, this plant actually hangs above the war zone, so it should be safe. I hope!

[Louise]

Gorgeous!
It looks half way between aurea and rosita
Congratulations for your growing!

[Hawaiian Sunshine]

Good growing Steve. It looks like you are growing your plants under jungle conditions. Did you grow the plant hanging from a tree (looks like a Plumeria from the photo) or did you move it out for picture taking? H&R does some creative breeding. I got several winners from them including the Dendrobium Rising Star which won Best in Show at last week's Aiea Orchid Show.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian Sunshine

Good growing Steve. It looks like you are growing your plants under jungle conditions. Did you grow the plant hanging from a tree (looks like a Plumeria from the photo) or did you move it out for picture taking? H&R does some creative breeding. I got several winners from them including the Dendrobium Rising Star which won Best in Show at last week's Aiea Orchid Show.

Mel,
I moved this one for the picture. Too much sun where it grows to take a decent pic! I actually grow it in front of my house hanging from a railing in pretty bright conditions.