C. amethystoglossa & lueddemanniana
 

The first two photos are of my favorite Cattleya amethystoglossa I got from Sergio Garcia (Olompali Orchids). The third photo is C. lueddemanniana with rubra parents I imported a few years ago. The final photo is my favorite luedde of unknown origin. New YouTube video about them here: https://youtu.be/NueALOe0I90

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...94c6045c_h.jpgCattleya amethystoglossa by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...142a5115_h.jpgCattleya amethystoglossa by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...480346d5_h.jpgCattleya lueddemanniana by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...74095b7c_h.jpgCattleya lueddemanniana by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr

They are beautiful, love the amethystoglossa and that lip on the lueddemanniana is wonderful!

All of these are excellent, Steve. Although I too really am a big fan of Cattleya amethystoglossa, I very much like that middle photo of the dark-colored C. lueddemanniana. The bold colors are quite attention-grabbing. Congrats on all of them.

Very nice! The contrast is striking on that amythestoglossa!

That one is 4n right?

No, this one is actually diploid! In fact, I took some photos comparing the blooming 2N and 4N. I'll start another thread soon.

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Thanks!

It may only be diploid, but the C. amethystoglossa is special with the veining and spots!

What lovely blooms. Like them all, but those first 2 are killer!

I think both blooms are gorgeous. The amethystoglossum especially, with its color contrast. Thanks for posting, and I will be viewing the video soon.

Thanks, y'all!