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Some Catasetinae shots before holidays

Catasetum and Clowesetum are not fully open, but I am leaving morrow morning, and will not be able to take better pics..

Catasetm Louise Clarke 'Donna': I have calle dthis one 'Donna' due to the strong apparent influence of Donna Wise in it. Other clones of this cross tend to be more on the Susan Fuchs side...http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/...28c2ab4d_z.jpg
Catasetum Louise Clarke 'Donna' by kavanaru, on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/...d89db97a_z.jpg
Catasetum Louise Clarke 'Donna' by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cycnoches lehmannii: one of my favorite Cyc species... fantastic strong fragrance!
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/...d4429f6e_z.jpg
Cycnoches lehmannii by kavanaru, on Flickr

Clowesetum Raymond Lerner: IMO, one of the best primary hybrids between Catasetum and Clowesia.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/...6feb2d8e_z.jpg
Clowesetum Raymond Lerner by kavanaru, on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/...f1fe8779_z.jpg
Clowesetum Raymond Lerner by kavanaru, on Flickr

Fantastic bunch, Ramon.

Kim

Wonderful Ramon, I totally agree with you about the Clowesetum Raymond Lerner.

Just beautiful, thanks for taking the time to share them with us.

Great looking flowers Ramon. Hopefully my Catasetinae will be blooming soon too.

Great looking plants

Great plants Ramon! :) Almost a shame that you're going on vacation, you can't enjoy them!

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Originally Posted by glengary54 (Post 433961)

Wonderful Ramon, I totally agree with you about the Clowesetum Raymond Lerner.

I see the photo is labelled Catasetum. Which is it??
Beautifully grown plants and beautiful photos!

:)

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Originally Posted by Shirley (Post 434074)

I see the photo is labelled Catasetum. Which is it??
Beautifully grown plants and beautiful photos!

:)

My reply was to this statement made by Ramon:
"Clowesetum Raymond Lerner: IMO, one of the best primary hybrids between Catasetum and Clowesia."

Clowesia russelliana X Catasetum pileatum =

Clowesetum Raymond Lerner

Ah, so juicy! Orchids don't get much better than the catasetinae.

Where do you find these for purchase? I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find them!

Also, how hard are they to grow? What temperature and seasonal needs do they have?

Paul - One of my favorite vendors for the Catasetinae Alliance plants is Fred Clake of Sunset Valley Orchids;

Sunset Valley Orchids - Grower and hybridizer of quality orchids, Vista CA

As far as care goes, I feel they are one of the easiest orchids to grow, during the growing season they want copious amounts of water, lots of fertilizer and bright light. They are deciduous and require a cool, dry winter rest. Simple.

:dance13:Ooo la la Ramon, I LOVE these :clap:
Paul, you gotta try one of these, they're just great to grow. I think they're reasonably easy to keep. :)