Trying to keep the name correct on this one is like hitting a moving target -- tough
Cattleya G. S. Ball was listed as an Sc. for a while and was listed as an Lc. before that. Cattleya G. S. Ball is a cross of C. schroderae x now C. cinnabarina.
It seems to grow like it's schroderae parent, starts new growth in early spring and if grown well a second growth is completed by August. The plant then rests until buds form in late December. The buds grow slowly and flowers do not open until March/April.
C. schroderae is a pale lavender color but is used in hybridizing for its round shaped, larger sized flowers and higher flower count. Here C. cinnabarina retains it's reddish-yellow and orange shades.
I received this plant from Darwin in September 2008. It did not produce any buds that fall. I was able to grow two new growths during summer 2009. Both formed two buds. The smaller spike buds have not opened yet.
It is still in a 2-1/2" pot, but will get potted up this summer when new growth starts. Plant is only about ten inches tall -- nice size.
Would like to see pictures of flowers if anyone else has this plant. I can only find one on the internet. The cross was first made in 1900 -- someone should have one
I believe this is a seedling from a recent remake of the cross. I suspect my flower does not have the most desireable round shape.
Charlie
Cattleya G. S. Ball
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