Is this a bud??

[Phantasm]

Originally Posted by 20jlr

Is it me or does this plant seem small to be blooming?

Most cattleytonias are pretty compact, and form many growths in a fairly small area. Of course, it depends on the parentage. A well grown Broughtonia sanguinea is a lovely sight and produces tons of flowers, and that's usually the broughtonia parent in the background of the hybrids.