C Bob Betts

[Pat'sCatt's]

Originally Posted by terryros

There is another close relative of these classics. Bob Betts was crossed back onto Bow Bells and this was named Jose Marti in 1959. Obviously this is a very similar flower and I have one blooming right now. Jose Marti is a bit more vertical growing than Bob Betts.

Because record keeping in orchid breeding is never easy, the same Bob Betts x Bow Bells cross was also registered again in 1990 as Mothers Favourite. Some times this cross is listed as Jose Marti 'Mothers Favourite' although this would not be correct. The first registration of a cross is the one that is supposed to end up being the correct one so this should just be Cattleya Jose Marti.

C. Jose Marti is available by some orchid establishments so it widens the possibility of getting one of the great, classic white Cattleyas.


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Many thanks Terryros, i found a a Jose Marti from a German grower, i never would have searched under this name if you didn't mention it, so very happy with this!!

[No-Pro-mwa]

I have a Jose Marti from Hausermanns as well. It has one bloom right now but it is fading. It is 7" across and I love it. I just need to water more so I get more blooms. Mine is now finally in a 10" pot. I had a heck of a time find one to fit it as I didn't want a very deep one. It is Mother favorite also, so thanks for the info.