Cattleya loddigesii (Aranda x A-doribil)
 

This beast is 13.5cm wide! I got a division this summer, so I wasn't expecting blooms for a cycle or two. Its a vigorous plant!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c54bd450_b.jpgCattleya loddigesii 'Aranda x A-doribil' by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6c49923e_b.jpgCattleya loddigesii 'Aranda x A-doribil' by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr

Wow man!! I saw this on your Flickr when I was uploading some stuff. I was hoping you’d post so I could learn more. Thanks!!

I am into the frilly edges.

very nice color and the form is excellent, too!

same :D

Awesome bloom. Really amazing.

Thanks! I’m pretty happy with this one. I’m excited to have 6 blooms on a spike... hopefully soon.

Wow this is gorgeous.

Wow, it must be quite heavy with six of those huge blooms on a single spike!

YUM! Placing your hand for scale is very helpful and it's quite a handful. Magnificent.