Cattleya Martin Wolfe x Aurantianca
 

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I bought this orchid in October on eBay from a seller that was clearing out a neglected collection of some cool orchids. This one was quite large (maybe 15 psbulbs/ 10" tall and 10" diameter) and compact yet had basically no viable roots. I threw it in a clay pot without media under LEDs in my college dorm bathroom all winter and it grew tons of new roots although I didn't think it was receiving enough light to bloom. However, when I came home for summer it pushed out 2 buds, one blasted. According to the seller it is a new hybrid and it hasn't bloomed previously. The flower is about 3 inches across and smells like honeysuckle. It started opening 2 days ago, hopefully it flattens out. I had no idea what to expect. I love the red and markings. There are subtle markings on the petals too which are revealed in bright light. Plus the growth is really "bushy" and compact. I usually hate the foliage of catts. I'll cherish this one!!
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I’m not surprised you’re pleased. That’s a beautiful flower.

Keith

That's such a nice bloom, I love the shape and it looks almost waxy.

Thanks guys

it opened 30% more today. Hopefully the lip will fully uncurl

One has to love shiny

Looks great!

Very interesting, looks almost like a Brasavola crossing. Congrats!
And the LEDs did their job nicely, also having aurantiaca in it helps a lot as that parent blooms it's anthers off.

Was it a burple LED or white?

Registered as Cattlianthe (Ctt.) SunCoast Sienna Stars

Thanks. I use red/blue panels.

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Thanks for the info!