Cattleya dowiana variety rosita

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by smweaver

Sorry to hear that, Steve. I'm actually amazed at how much light this species can take (or, perhaps, demands?). My plant's leaves are lighter than any of the other cattleya species I have, and they're very hard. I might be growing them a bit too bright, but I think it's what got this one to bloom (but, to be honest, since this is the first time I've been able to flower it, I really don't know what the cause was).

Sounds like your light is just right. I'm gonna post pics of my dowiana success story right now and its leaves are yellowish and hard just like yours. The reason my other ones died I think is because they were in a spot that was subject to light/shading that changes with the seasons. I'm pretty sure they just too much light too quickly. Bummer.

[phearamedusa]

Umm, I may not go looking for this after reading how hard it is to keep alive, and flower. But its still gorgeous.

[Bruno De Toni]

Simply wonderful WOW

[Angurek]

I love the veining. I can only imagine what it smells like. Great growing.

[Louise]

It's gorgeous! Dowiana Rosita is my all time dream...unfortunatelly you can't find one in europe...

[Eddie Oates]

Originally Posted by Louise

It's gorgeous! Dowiana Rosita is my all time dream...unfortunatelly you can't find one in europe...

If you want one of these Els orchids in Germany get them on a regular basis. Hope this helps?

Ed

[Eddie Oates]

I bought one of these from regina Elsner about a year ago. They're not cheap --mine cost 100 euro. If you give this specie too much light the flowers can become deformed. Slow growers they are but mine has doubled it's growth since transfering it to semi-hydroponics. All catts will do well when grown this way.

Ed

[Louise]

Thank you Eddie!
Unfortunately Elsner has no more Rosita...I'll wait...One day I'll get one (I've been looking for that one for years now...and I am patient...)