Sophronitis coccinea: really red, really flat

[Leucadian]

Here's a little Cattleya (Sophronitis) coccinea that just opened. I was surprised at how flat it is. It's a 4n from Sunset Valley Orchids, bought at our conservation table at the San Diego show in 2016. It pays to go to the shows

[estación seca]

Wow!!! Show it to Fred. He might want to use it in breeding.

[Orchidgirl83]

Wow is right! That is a beautiful color, and super flat!

[estación seca]

And perhaps you should take it for AOS judging, if it's available near you. I'm not a judge so I don't know whether the quality is good enough, but members of Orchid Board are judges.

[Paul]

Very nice form and color. Have toyed with trying one of these but their desire for cool growing conditions means they likely would not like it in my apt.

[Leucadian]

You are all very kind. I have struggled with Sophronitis, finally keeping it wetter than before. I have 2 others that have not bloomed yet.

[camille1585]

Wow, what a gorgeous bloom! It's so unbelievably flat. I also have to admore these from afar since I can't give the species the cool temps or bright light it needs.