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07-08-2010, 04:44 PM
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Cattleya dowiana rosita-ish
Not quite rosita (as seen by smweaver's stunning plant!), but definitely much darker than most dowianas. I got this plant 3 or 4 years ago from H&R, as I do most of my orchids. I also crossed it with my purpurata, which can be seen from last year's pics here: Laelia purpurata 6-16-2009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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07-08-2010, 06:57 PM
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It is lovely!
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07-08-2010, 10:31 PM
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Oooo, I've got to go search for a Canadian supplier that has this one. Love the lip veining and color.
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07-09-2010, 07:44 AM
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Really really like that 
Such great colour and I love your pics. |
07-09-2010, 10:52 AM
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Very nice, Steve. Pardon my ignorance, but why is this not quite a Rosita?
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07-09-2010, 11:19 AM
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Nice one, Steve.
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07-09-2010, 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smweaver
Very nice, Steve. Pardon my ignorance, but why is this not quite a Rosita?
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Well, the lineage is not from a rosita and I don't think the colors are quite as vivid as the real thing, like yours! Don't get me wrong though, I am VERY pleased with the coloration on this plant! Maybe Mauro or catwalker can lend an opinion on this. You guys out there? lol |
07-10-2010, 03:04 AM
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Looks rosita to me......
phearamedusa...if you find a Canadian source pls hook me up. Where are you located....Our society (Alberta) is doing a group order with H&R and they have Cattleya dowiana v. aurea, so I am going to get a couple dozen! - lol.
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07-10-2010, 04:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscarman
Looks rosita to me......
phearamedusa...if you find a Canadian source pls hook me up. Where are you located....Our society (Alberta) is doing a group order with H&R and they have Cattleya dowiana v. aurea, so I am going to get a couple dozen! - lol.
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Ask Harry for the larger ones like mine. I think they still have some left. Little pricey now though. |
07-11-2010, 01:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscarman
Looks rosita to me......
phearamedusa...if you find a Canadian source pls hook me up. Where are you located....Our society (Alberta) is doing a group order with H&R and they have Cattleya dowiana v. aurea, so I am going to get a couple dozen! - lol.
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I'm in Windsor, Ontario. Checked out other posts on this and they say it can be tricky to grow. I really hate killing gorgeous plants, I don't get quite as upset when I don't know what to expect. Have one chid that just hates me, never flowered and I'm thinking of bashing it like mum said to do with that stupid wisteria  ...supposed to shock it and make it think its dying then it flowers in attempt to procreate. I'm not holding my breathe for either one to flower. |
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