Catasetum (appendiculatum x pileatum)

[nancy]

Whoa, got this as a seedling about 2-3 years ago, and this is first bloom...from what I can figure, appendiculatum may be a syn. for barbatum (small flower, toothbrush-y looking lip). Smallish flowers, though not too much smaller than some pileatum; they have an appealing fringe, and a very subtle daytime scent with overtones of eucalyptus, grapefruit, and rose.
Regards - Nancy

[dgenovese1]

Wow!

Nancy...it is so exotic looking! I'm glad for your patience with this plant, otherwise we wouldn't have the chance to see it's outstanding beauty.

for sharing it with us.

[dvespertilio]

Very nice looking flowers, and the info about the scent is interesting also. Too bad we can't transmit that over the net!

[isurus79]

As always, I love it! Where do you get most of your Catasetinae from?

[nancy]

Originally Posted by isurus79

As always, I love it! Where do you get most of your Catasetinae from?

I did use the word 'kleptoculturist' didn't I?
Actually, many from Gene Monnier's fleeing-FL sale; others by stalking, begging, etc. Same way everybody gets them.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by nancy

I did use the word 'kleptoculturist' didn't I?
Actually, many from Gene Monnier's fleeing-FL sale; others by stalking, begging, etc. Same way everybody gets them.

lol Of course! Im pretty excited to see what Gene Monnier starts producing now that hes here in Hawaii. Do you know why he left FLA?

[nancy]

Originally Posted by isurus79

lol Of course! Im pretty excited to see what Gene Monnier starts producing now that hes here in Hawaii. Do you know why he left FLA?

I know exactly why, though I don't remember their names...3 hurricanes in a row, in the same year. It just wears you down, I think. We get pretty tired of putting the fence back up, and the roof back on - losing one or more greenhouses must be pretty discouraging. I think he just didn't have the heart to start over again, again, again.
Very nice guy; I told him if he lived in south Louisiana, everyone would pronounce his name correctly (and his wife's as well, if it is in the french way, Jean Zhohn.
Cheers - Nancy

[Scotty]

Beautiful... thanks for sharing... every little bit of info on these intriguing flowers is helpful.
I have attached 2 pics of what I have labelled as Catasetum appendiculatum... and 1 pic of Ctsm barbatum. If anyone can tell me the "similarities" of these two... and why they should be considered as the same..ie. barbatum... please let me know. Also... if any of you have a pic of Ctsm appendiculatum... please let me know.
Regards... Scotty.

[Sandy4453]

Originally Posted by isurus79

lol Of course! Im pretty excited to see what Gene Monnier starts producing now that hes here in Hawaii. Do you know why he left FLA?

Steve, is Gene Monnier the vendor who goes by JEM Orchids? That's where my 3 Catasetum are from. He sold off his collection to a local vendor, here before leaving for Hawaii and it was this other vendor who told me that he wanted to move on to the real paradise, is why he left.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Sandy4453

Steve, is Gene Monnier the vendor who goes by JEM Orchids? That's where my 3 Catasetum are from. He sold off his collection to a local vendor, here before leaving for Hawaii and it was this other vendor who told me that he wanted to move on to the real paradise, is why he left.

Its funny that you mention this right after orchideric mentions Pine Ridge Orchids. Pine Ridge must be the guy that JEM sold their plants to because Pine Ridge is posted on JEMs website (http://jemorchids.com/). I think it was Nancy who said that JEM moved to HI because they got hit rapid fire by a bunch of hurricanes and Gene Monnier had had enough. Since he moved to the Big Island, Mr. Monnier will never have to worry about a hurricane again!