Cattleya labiata 'Rotunda'

[Rosim_in_BR]

Exceptionally well formed, this clone also has dark coloration compared to the ordinary of the species. Selective breeding inside this species has been producing some outstanding flowers of Cattleya labiata. In this case, the parents used were two also very good plants, the clones ‘Michelle’ and ‘Batatais’. Some plants of their progeny, like this one, have surpassed the parents both in form and color. My plant held a seedpod these past months, so the flowers are not showing their full potential.

[Becca]

Wow that is a shocking color! I love it!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Becca

Wow that is a shocking color! I love it!

And Becca, there's the extra bonus of a mesmerizing perfume!

[Phantasm]

That is so nice that it looks like a hybrid!

[cb977]

Mauro, does this one glow in the dark?

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by cb977

Mauro, does this one glow in the dark?

I'm turning the lights off tonight to see !

[Dorothy]

Another stunner!
Magnificent color and lip !

[Tindomul]

Wow, Completely beautiful!! The color is amazing!!!!

[Frdemetr]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

Exceptionally well formed, this clone also has dark coloration compared to the ordinary of the species. Selective breeding inside this species has been producing some outstanding flowers of Cattleya labiata. In this case, the parents used were two also very good plants, the clones ‘Michelle’ and ‘Batatais’. Some plants of their progeny, like this one, have surpassed the parents both in form and color. My plant held a seedpod these past months, so the flowers are not showing their full potential.

Mauro,

Your plant is gorgeous but....are you sure it's not a hybrid?!? By the way, yesterday night I went to "Cattleya labiata Night", promoted by SBO in the "Babenberg Club", and this labiata (pic) reached the 2nd place as a 'type'; half of the audience thought it was a hybrid, the other half was sure! The plant's owner was not present (Mr. Longhin or Longuin- I don't know the correct spell). Mr Alarcon (from Praia Grande) did not agree with us, and he believed it was even a labiata, highly selected through generations. For me it's amazing to see a "crossing petals" in a pure labiata!' It looks like a trianae!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Frdemetr

Mauro,

Your plant is gorgeous but....are you sure it's not a hybrid?!? By the way, yesterday night I went to "Cattleya labiata Night", promoted by SBO in the "Babenberg Club", and this labiata (pic) reached the 2nd place as a 'type'; half of the audience thought it was a hybrid, the other half was sure! The plant's owner was not present (Mr. Longhin or Longuin- I don't know the correct spell). Mr Alarcon (from Praia Grande) did not agree with us, and he believed it was even a labiata, highly selected through generations. For me it's amazing to see a "crossing petals" in a pure labiata!' It looks like a trianae!

Yes, Frederico, I am sure it is not hybrid. I can understand the hesitation, but people who say that maybe don't know exactly what has been done inside this species and for sure don't know the genetic potential of the parents used here. Gone are the days labiatas (type!) were thin flowers.
Mr. Longhin is a dear old friend of mine. He lives and grows his orchids near me. I know him since 1982. He is now in his 80's and has been growing orchids for more than 60 years. With no favor, he is a living encyclopedia of labiatas and purpuratas. I dare to say that there's nobody else here in Brazil that knows Cattleya labiata better than he. If he says it is labiata, it is. If he says it is not, belive him, it is not. I have a deep and reverent respect for him and his knowledge of orchids, especially on this species, and because he has been my mentor since I knew him more than 25 years ago. And also am profoundly grateful of having the pleasure and the priviledge of meeting him every Tuesdays at our orchid society meetings.
BTW, his plant is a sister of mine.
One more thing, Frederico, and I know you know this, every time the flower is exceptional they start saying it is a hybrid... is this true or not? The same person that today says a certain plant is a hybrid, tomorrow gets a piece and then, my miracle, start saying it is species...