nodosa and its hybrids

[cneos]

Susanne ... wish I could lay claim to this beauty. Roy Tokunaga (H&R Orchids) brought it to Honolulu Judging Center where he gave a talk on nodosa and its hybrids. The big nodosa is the mother plant from which B. Little Stars (x cordata); Bc. Little Lulu (C. Lulu) and others are made. (BTW, 'Mom' had 800 flowers on her when this photo was taken)

Can you move this to cattleyas for more discussion? I'm curious about others' experiences growing nodosa and its hybrids. Thanks.

[Gin]

Wish I could lay claim to it .
I have found the nodosa hybrids to be great to grow and bloom I have a few that bloom on every new lead .. gin

[OrchidTess]

HOLY!! #&#* that is grand!
They are wonderful Gin. They are a nice, easy gratifying orchid.

[IdahoOrchid]

Can you imagine the fragrance with all of those in bloom - intoxicating I am sure!!!!

[quiltergal]

I wonder how long it took to grow a specimen that size? My little nodosa is growing like crazy. New roots all over the place and 3 new growths. It's like it's on steriods!

[Lagoon]

800 blooms? Holy momma! These are the orchids I dream about
The scent must actually be overpowering, like a wonderful coma

Terri, dontcha' just love the growing season?!

[CodiMN]

wowzers! that momma plant is awesome! i would love to know how long they've been growing it! wonder if they found it growing wild??

[Neverend]

Wow! Spending a night in there would be completely intoxicating!