Cattleya schroderae in bloom
 

This is the first time that this Colombian native has bloomed for me (got it a few years ago as a seedling). It only produced one flower, but I'm happy with it. Nicely compact growth habit for a labiate cattleya (though maybe it's still young and will eventually turn into a beast). The flower is just over 4 inches wide and highly perfumed.

Steve

I think its absolutely lovely, it will get better with age.
Great growing and look forward to next year hopefully it'll put on an amazing show for you!

Wow!
 

Beautiful schroderae Steve. Great first bloom!

Really nice spring time colors on that one! Looks great!

awe pretty!!! That is really nice!!! :drool:

Ah, this is a beautiful flower! The perfume is something! Congratulations, Steve! I have to wait a little more until I can smell mine!!!

wonderfull looknig flower.

Oh yeah, she's a real pretty girl! Congrats!!!

I love the horn on this one, simply gorgeous catt :clap:

Nice one, Steve!

What light level are you successfully giving yours? I have a BS C. schroderae which isn't blooming! :)

--Stitz--