Id for green spotted cattleya
 

This orchid was purchased on ebay as a tiny plant years ago labeled as "lueddemanniana coerulea"
As it grew, I noticed it was something else since its bulbs are elongated, it grew bifoliate leaves and finally it grew a spike instead of a sheath.

My online research has not given me a definitive answer. I am leaning toward a version of cattleya Guttata, either semi alba o coerulea, but pictures are not quite the same. Another one called Green leopard look more yellowish.

My orchid is olive green with deep purple spots, with some white in the center and a light violet lip as the first picture shows.

I have uploaded some pictures hoping somebody can help me to id it. The third picture is of the whole plant in its wooden basket, but it is sideway and I could not figure out how to rotate it.

Please help to id it.

99% sure that's Cattleya guttata coerulea.

Here is one from Palmers for comparison:

Cattleya guttata var. coerulea — Palmer Orchids

I would say the same thing. I am quite certain that Louis_W is spot-on.

Thank you so much to Louis_W and Roberta. You helped me a lot with it. I will change the label to c. Guttata coerulea.

Nicely grown!

Gear up for a giant. Guttata might be the largest cattleya species. I'm not sure if coerulia is smaller in habit but check out Keith's huge specimen.

Bifoliate Cattleya Species - Heirloom and Select Clones Listing