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Old 03-19-2016, 08:36 AM
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I only breed, if I believe that there is a worthwhile result possible. I do not normally breed Cattleyas, but I have two plants in bloom, which are tempting me.

Neither plant is quite award quality, but both have two traits, which I see as a 'plus':
  • A long stem holding flowers well above foliage
    Up to 6 flowers (abt 3" across) on each stem.
and also one that I see as a 'minus':
  • The stem needs staking, otherwise the weight of the flowers cause it to bend over.

The candidates are both seed grown plants:
Rhyncattleanthe Martha's Sunburst (lip might be a little pale)
Rhyncholaeliocattleya Toshie's Magic (I bought this plant because of the dark yellow flower and the incredibly dark lip)

So, what do the Cattleya growers think?
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Both are very nice. I'm no expert, but I say 'go for it!'
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Old 03-20-2016, 01:32 PM
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That dark lip is amazing on the Toshie's Magic. I would say it would be worth it if you think the lip color will come through.
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