Bc. Pastoral 'Perfection' - Orchid Board

Rosim_in_BR · #1 07-15-2009, 04:43 PM

This is perhaps one of the best hybrids created by Rolf Altenburg (founder of Florália nursery). At the time he made it, in the beginnings of the 60's, the parents’ choice was a master's move. The potential of selected clones of this cross as parents for good hybrids has been neglected over the decades and only in recent years it has been used to produce new hybrids. Some clones have been awarded, like 'Innocence' AM/AOS and 'Rosee' also AM/AOS, but it seems too little for such a cross. Maybe some more will come as the hybrid becomes more spread.
The plant in the photo has a collection of good qualities like good count, large size (17-18 cm), heavy substance, very well positioned segments contributing for an excellent general form, good white color, citric perfume inherited from Rhyncholaelia digbyana which is in the ancestry. It grows well and vigorously. Maybe the major problem with it for our days is the plant size. But, it's worth having it, despite that.

kinknstein · #2 07-15-2009, 05:11 PM

Very nice Mauro! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

nenella · #3 07-15-2009, 05:50 PM

Ditto!!! I'll have to get one of those when I next move to a Bigger house/garden...for a green house.... -another one added to the White Cat wish list. Thank you!

Cookiemonster · #4 07-15-2009, 08:27 PM

Mauro I had no idea this hybrid was made in Brazil !! I think this is one of the best white hybrids ever made, I agree this is one plant that should be in more collections

Bc Deese one of its parents is spectacular as well.

Rosim_in_BR · #5 07-15-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookiemonster

Mauro I had no idea this hybrid was made in Brazil !! I think this is one of the best white hybrids ever made, I agree this is one plant that should be in more collections

Bc Deese one of its parents is spectacular as well.

Agree, Suzie, Déesse is a fantastic white!!

natasha · #6 07-15-2009, 11:14 PM

you have a lot of lovely catts... i have many too... 21 the furry types and a dozen the other types!

RGonzalez · #7 07-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Mauro, this is fantastic. I got surprised today when I realized you are from Brazil. That's why you have such a collection and can show those stupendous plants almost everyday. Congrats!!
I have a speciment of Bc. Pastoral Innocence, it is quite astonishing especially at the end of winter here in Miami.

Rosim_in_BR · #8 07-15-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by natasha

you have a lot of lovely catts... i have many too... 21 the furry types and a dozen the other types!

It is a lovely Alliance, isn't it, Natasha?

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Originally Posted by RGonzalez

Mauro, this is fantastic. I got surprised today when I realized you are from Brazil. That's why you have such a collection and can show those stupendous plants almost everyday. Congrats!!
I have a speciment of Bc. Pastoral Innocence, it is quite astonishing especially at the end of winter here in Miami.

Thanks, RGonzales. Yes, I live in Brazil. 'Innocence' is another beautiful clone, I agree!!

Jerry Delaney · #9 07-16-2009, 12:24 AM

I totally agree Mauro. I have grown var 'Innocence' AM/AOS for over 20 years. We shouldn't forget that a number of these (such as 'Rosee' AM/AOS) were light to medium shell pink.

natasha · #10 07-16-2009, 03:31 AM

yeah, they make good company when i do my stuff in the late afternoon. but i really don't agree when someone decide to look for lizards in between the vandas...

i'm still looking for more catts - the real catts i mean, not the furry types. meanwhile, i just enjoy yours since mine haven't flower in my care. you have awesome collection of chids!