That's what I thought, Ed. It's a stunning flower, and the big standard cattleyas make showstopping displays when they're in bloom, but they require a lot of real estate. I have a C. Bob Betts that blooms like crazy every fall. Unfortunately, it's at least three feet wide at this point, with many new leads growing in every direction. I've got it planted in a fourteen-inch wooden slat basket, and judging from the extensive root system that's completely bound the plant to the basket, I know that it's going to require a couple of shots of whiskey and a small saw when it comes time for me to repot it. Congratulations on your plant and blooms. The flowers are beautiful.
Steve
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