C. lueddemanniana ('Clarines' x 'Morelia')

[silken]

She's in bloom for the 2nd time since I got her 2 1/2 years ago. I just love the almost psychedelic lip. Natural spread on the blooms is just over 5 inches. It has a nice floral scent also.

For anyone wanting a species Catt. that doesn't get too large, this one has a fairly small leaf and pseudo bulb and grows fairly neat compared to many of the large standard Catts.

It skipped blooming last year for some reason, maybe because I divided and re-potted it. Who knows. So I am glad to be enjoying these gorgeous blooms again.

[Leafmite]

I admit, it is spectacular! Congratulations!

[IncurablePlantHead]

Those flowers have great color!

[silken]

Thanks Leafmite and IncurablePlantHead!

[MattWoelfsen]

Such excellent photography silken! When I divide and repot, it does seem like the plant sets back a year to recover. How small is this plant? I really like the patterns & colors of this flower.

[WhiteRabbit]

Wow! Fabulous!

[isurus79]

That lip really is great!

[silken]

Thanks everyone!

Mattwoelfsen, The plant is in a 5 inch pot with 14 growths. Including the 5 inch tall pot, the plant stands 15 inches at the newest and tallest leaf. The blooms extend a couple inches taller. The growths have been staying the same size for a while and with that many growths, I am sure it is a fully mature plant.

I've attached another photo that shows a little more of the plant. Apart from one old growth that sprawls a bit, it is mostly a fairly upright plant. This photo shows almost down to the top of the potting media.

Another smaller species is C. jenmanii which has lovely blooms also.

[RosieC]

Gorgeous!

[silken]

Thanks RosieC.