Is this a Cattleya breed? - Orchid Board

KC Wong · #1 04-19-2007, 12:00 AM

Brought this plant over the week end. no name tag.

Thanks
KC.

smartie2000 · #2 04-19-2007, 01:20 AM

It's beautiful!
Yes it is in the cattleya alliance. I am not sure what it is though

Toddybear · #3 04-19-2007, 07:42 AM

From the shape of the flower, I'd say an Epicattleya...certainly there is Encyclia in the make-up, along with Cattleya, but there might be Laelia, Sophronitis or even Brassovola there as well!

Shadow · #4 04-19-2007, 08:47 AM

I can't help you with ID, but I can confirm that it is a cattleya or a hybrid with cattleya in it. Lovely colour!

Tindomul · #5 04-19-2007, 12:22 PM

Todd, Im sure you are right on at least one of those guesses.

Very beautiful color though!!! Sometimes getting an ID on your NOID is half the fun.

KC Wong · #6 04-19-2007, 10:48 PM

Hi All, thanks for the quick clarification. Your all are great. There alots for me to learn.

HA!!! Ha!! ..... I,m confess with all the...... Epicattleya...certainly there is Encyclia in the make-up, along with Cattleya, but there might be Laelia, Sophronitis or even Brassovola there as well.

I brought it because of it's colors..... sweet.

Thanks
KC
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