Mystery Orchid - Orchid Board

orchids4dummies · #1 10-08-2008, 11:15 PM

I bought this orchid @ a Master Gardener's sale this past spring. It came completely unmarked, but the plant itself is very big. I've babied this orchid so much that it has finally bloomed. The only problem is I do not and cannot find what genus/type that it is? Or if is completely open ? It didn't or doesn't begin blooming as normal orchid does. It has 5 leaves, and it's complete need of a transplant come spring. So can you identify the type of orchid that itis?

thanks so much
ali

bonsai1504 · #2 10-08-2008, 11:30 PM

the picture didn't post correctly or something!
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orchids4dummies · #3 10-08-2008, 11:45 PM

here are the links.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/...d347f3f9_m.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/...d347f3f9_m.jpg

Once again Sorry for the mistake!!

dgenovese1 · #4 10-09-2008, 01:01 AM

Hi Orchids4dummies,

That plant is in the Cattleya Alliance group of plants, but I can not tell for certain the exact type. The blooms look like they are completely open to me...and they are quite beautiful.

If you are wondering about plant culture, I would treat it like any standard cattleya.

orchids4dummies · #5 10-09-2008, 09:23 AM

Thank You! My father-in-law is a botinist but didn't know the exact variety. Once again, thank you so much.

Royal · #6 10-09-2008, 10:13 AM

David is right - it's a Cattleya, probably a hybrid. Beyond that, I can't be of much help. Someone will recognize it though. Maybe a close-up of the flower may help.

Congrats on blooming it! It is stunning, and just my style. I love green flowers! Nice growing and welcome to the OB!

orchids4dummies · #7 10-09-2008, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the information & for the welcome! I will take some more close ups and post those as well. I am dealing a broken shoulder at the moment, so it maybe tommorrow before I get them on lol.

thanks again for the warm welcome
alicia

dgenovese1 · #8 10-10-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by orchids4dummies

Thank You! My father-in-law is a botinist but didn't know the exact variety. Once again, thank you so much.

You're welcome Alicia...I'm glad I could help.