Cattleya luteola

[maelstrom mike]

I checked it this morning when I got up for fragrance. The lights had only been on for half an hour and it was very fragrant. I can't quite describe it, but it reminded me of a juicy, tropical fruit (maybe guava or passion fruit?). It was a very pleasing fragrance. I checked a couple hours later and no fragrance. Is it possible that it's night time fragrant? I thought they were suppose to be day fragrant.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by maelstrom mike

I checked it this morning when I got up for fragrance. The lights had only been on for half an hour and it was very fragrant. I can't quite describe it, but it reminded me of a juicy, tropical fruit (maybe guava or passion fruit?). It was a very pleasing fragrance. I checked a couple hours later and no fragrance. Is it possible that it's night time fragrant? I thought they were suppose to be day fragrant.

Some species are morning fragrant. Maybe this one is like that and could be the reason I've never smelled it!

[maelstrom mike]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Some species are morning fragrant. Maybe this one is like that and could be the reason I've never smelled it!

I never thought about that. If there are day and night fragrant species, why not be fragrant at any specific time? I never thought about that. Thanks. I just love the diversity among orchids.