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12-10-2012, 09:27 AM
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"The Wedding Cattleya" (NOID)
Hi everybody!
Its the best time of year for one of my FAVORITE and largest plants! I got it at a grocery store about 5 years ago as a small plant in a 6" pot with a few nice blooms. Every year since, it has grown VIGOROUSLY and bloomed profusely, despite less-than-ideal conditions at times. The plant has no name (I suspect Lc. Puppy Love... hard to tell though!), and I have used its blooms for both my Sister's and my friend Erica's bridal bouquets. Since it always seems to be blooming around a wedding, I simply refer to it as "The Wedding Cattleya"!
Its now in a 10" pot in a mix of osmunda and large stryofoam chunks and stands 2' tall and 3' wide! It tends to bloom a few times a year, but this cycle always has the most grand display... 26 flowers this time! I am taking it to my orchid society meeting tonight, and hoping for a ribbon on the show table!
Enjoy!!!
PS- I wouldn't be opposed to slicing off a division or two in the spring if anybody wants one. This plant would grow and bloom through nuclear war...!  |
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12-10-2012, 09:44 AM
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That cattleya is amazing! What a beautiful show it's putting on. I have no doubt that it will win a ribbon at your orchid society meeting and you'll probably get a culture award if your group gives those out. Excellent job of growing that one.
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12-10-2012, 09:44 AM
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Fantastic.
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12-10-2012, 09:45 AM
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Am amazing display! You are a talented grower and I am envious and I love the connection to your family and friend's weddings.
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12-10-2012, 09:46 AM
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Wow! Beautiful flowers. I try not to think how big my seedling catts will get someday.
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12-10-2012, 09:24 PM
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WOW!  Spectacular! |
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12-10-2012, 09:28 PM
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Oh my is that beautiful! Excellent job there!
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12-10-2012, 10:11 PM
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Drat! just got back from the orchid meeting... didn't win a damn thing! My society always goes for the small bizarre species. Oh well, who cares... I love it anyhow!!!!!! It will always be one of my top favorites!
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12-10-2012, 10:15 PM
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gorgeous flowers....it is resplendent as a bouquet for a bride....good growing and you will win an award next time ....maybe they were not into Cattleyas this year
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12-10-2012, 10:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bud
gorgeous flowers....it is resplendent as a bouquet for a bride....good growing and you will win an award next time ....maybe they were not into Cattleyas this year
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Thanks Bud! I think it might be because myself or Erica have won multiple ribbons at every meeting this year, since last January... perhaps we've over-impressed! ooops! hehe! |
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