LC. Powhatan '148'

[pipsxlch]

Originally Posted by Whimgrinder

Cattleya growers are an anachronism - there are very few "serious" growers left, and fewer still care about the classics. For the most part, there's no market for standard sized Cattleyas now, so getting these older clones means waiting till someone makes a division available. Very few of them ever get mericloned. I'm just grateful that ANY of these older standard plants are still to be found, at any price.

Yes, is seems that most of what I see advertised is compact/mini Catts- they can be beautiful, but nothing beats s big standard full-bore fragrant floof sometimes. With my climate, plants with much was-Sophronitis just aren't good doers. The standards all seem to love it. I got the Languedoc at an older hobbyist's divisions gotta go sale; it's a biggie but wow when it blooms.

I've paid $100 (and more) for a great plant and will again, it's just I have to move soon so now isn't a good time for a $10 plant.

I'm grateful for the vintage plants that do pop up occasionally.

[Whimgrinder]

Originally Posted by pipsxlch

Yes, is seems that most of what I see advertised is compact/mini Catts- they can be beautiful, but nothing beats s big standard full-bore fragrant floof sometimes. With my climate, plants with much was-Sophronitis just aren't good doers. The standards all seem to love it. I got the Languedoc at an older hobbyist's divisions gotta go sale; it's a biggie but wow when it blooms.

I've paid $100 (and more) for a great plant and will again, it's just I have to move soon so now isn't a good time for a $10 plant.

I'm grateful for the vintage plants that do pop up occasionally.

The modern "windowsill Catts" don't interest me at all. And I hesitate to state that I have paid close to $1K for VERY rare, antique Cattleyas, but most of my plants have been acquired for under $100, thank goodness.
There are plenty of superb old heirloom clones to be had, if you know who to ask, and if you have the funds.

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Originally Posted by Whimgrinder

...I hesitate to state that I have paid close to $1K for VERY rare, antique Cattleyas,...

I understand, both concepts. If I were a better grower I would step up, too. Somebody has to preserve the best of the best.