Cattleya dowiana var. aurea '#3'

[RosieC]

Wow, I love the lip on this one. Fantastic!

[Sun rm.N.E.]

Another beautiful dowiana!

Mauro you are getting me conditioned to think of dowiana when I see your name.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Sun rm.N.E.

Another beautiful dowiana!

Mauro you are getting me conditioned to think of dowiana when I see your name.

I was challenged by this species, Sun rm.N.E. I had tried it a number of times, always unsuccessfully. I decided then to buy a compot and start adapting the small seedlings to my condition. I have now about twenty plants reaching maturity (lost two or three only!). The ones I posted here are the two first to bloom!

[Sun rm.N.E.]

Mauro

I can't wait until you post the next one!

In my conditions "challenging" is the rule not the exception. Perhaps that makes success sweeter.

[P&S]

Very impressive flower!!!
Could you describe the smell of it?
Thanks for sharing!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by P&S

Very impressive flower!!!
Could you describe the smell of it?
Thanks for sharing!

I'd love having the abilities needed to describe fragrances, P&S, but I really am completely unable! Sorry!

[Leisurely]

Awesome! I have grown one from a seedling for years. I have never seen a plant grow so slowly. If I am ever to see flowers, I think I must buy another plant.