Cattlianthe Golden Wax, differences with light intensity

[Orchid Whisperer]

This is a plant that I have had for about 30 years.

Cattlianthe Golden Wax is quite a variable grex, with some plants bearing nearly solid yellow flowers, others having more or less red in the lip and in the petals or sepals.

I also see color differences with the light that the plant blooms in. Here is an older photo, winter 2013, bloomed indoors under fluorescent light:



The photo below I took today, the color is stronger than usual, more red. It bloomed in higher light, outdoors.



You can see in both photos that a little peloria evident. I have seen clones of Cattlianthe Golden Wax 'JF' that looks similar to mine (though this is NOT that clone)

[WhiteRabbit]

Beautiful!

[wintergirl]

I like the last more red one best, but they are both great.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Beautiful, it looks like a really tall one.

[Orchid Whisperer]

Hi Shannon

Yes, it's quite tall, over two feet when in spike.

This plant has always been incredibly vigorous. It has bloomed every year that I have owned it, typically twice a year, occasionally 3/year, typically with every growth unless I have recently divided it. Even small divisions bloom (they just have fewer flowers). The 3-inch flowers are waxy and long-lasting (no fragrance but that's OK). If I had to choose between my plants for a "favorite" this would be it.