Cattleya Summer Spots - Orchid Board

Royal · #1 07-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Here's a "baggie" orchid blooming for me for the first time. Enjoy.

Paula Frayne · #2 07-03-2009, 08:18 PM

Hi,
Gorgeous flower!

I just love spotted cattleyas! I am looking for shorter, spotted cattleyas (hybrids) and was wondering how tall this one gets to be.

Thanks,
Paula

Royal · #3 07-03-2009, 09:33 PM

I'd say its compact. Without measuring I'd say it's about 10".

Paula Frayne · #4 07-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the info. I will have to keep a look out for this one.

RosieC · #5 07-04-2009, 04:49 AM

I love the spotty Cattleya's as well. This one is stunning

tuvoc · #6 07-04-2009, 09:52 AM

Great 'baggie baby' Royal.

Kim

quiltergal · #7 07-04-2009, 12:09 PM

Nice save Royal! You're going to love this one. It blooms 3-4 times a year....pretty much from every Pbulb it matures.

It is pretty compact in height like Royal said, but I think it has the potential to be a rambler. You could end up with quite a few divisions to give away or sell.

Louise · #8 07-04-2009, 01:20 PM

It's a beauty!...I guess it has a nice scent

when you say "baggie" , it means you have found it thrown away ? (i try to improve my english)

Gin · #9 07-04-2009, 02:12 PM

Beautiful blooms ! Gin

Royal · #10 07-04-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louise

It's a beauty!...I guess it has a nice scent

when you say "baggie" , it means you have found it thrown away ? (i try to improve my english)

It's how some large chain garden centers sell orchids, hangin on a rack in a plastic bag. They normally sell only popular clones, but every once and a while you find a gem.