Cattleya lueddemanniana alba 'Morocha' ?
 

This is supposed to be cultivar 'Morocha', but compared to the photos I've previously seen this one's petals are too narrow. I would love to here what other's think good or bad.

I've been growing this plant for a couple of years now. I was really disappointed the first time it bloomed. They were tiny 4" flowers, but with every blooming since they have incresed in size. Now they are up to a 6" natural spread. Another point on the bright side is it is a true lueddemannaina.

This is stunning, Ted. I can't compare it to other clones, but a white Cattleya species is close to heaven.

Thanks again Ron!

This is my favorite Cattleya species. Each lead blooms for me a couple times per year. So a plant with multiple leads maturing at different times can be blooming several times a year.

I love the white cattleyas and this is gorgeous.

Thanks!

Very nice!

lueddemanianas can sometimes be deceiving, they can get "bad flowers" and next blooming be extremely good improving in all areas. hard to understand why that happens , but it does.

being said that, it does look "morocha" to me. (it is a classic and i believe it was collected a long time ago, might be mistaken--unlikely--,)

for that particular bloom , the flower shape is not very good (for lueddemaniana standards). but still albas are "weaker" and harder to grow/bloom than the regular types, but hey it is always refreshing to see a plant from my native venezuela! good growing!!!

i might be mistaken but if i remember correctly the main feature of that clone is the flower size, (that is larger than others albas? )


thanks for sharing.!!!

edit : nice article from Gerardo castiglionne and others about venezuelan cattleyas!

Venzuelan cattleyas

This one is outstanding. Great grown and flowered.
Thanks palm for the link.

Beautiful!

i would love to have a piece of this classic! really nice! .

(this clone is now on my wish list, i remember a few enthusiast in venezuela with this clone, ( adolfo alayon and others)...

may i ask how much you paid for it? and where did you bought it? and if you are willing to trade for it (for another selected clone?)

Cheers!
Antonio.