eldorado

Originally from Brazil, I got this from a collector in Japan. Very good stance with a dark magenta lip margin around the column (thus the orlata designation). Fragrant. NS 14.5 cm. Grown beautifully by DavidB. We will self pollinate it. Was passed at judging today due to low number of...

A first bloom seedling from Bela Vista Orchids with strong flamea markings on all segments. Skinny but I’ll fatten it up next couple years lol, NS approx 13.5 cm It is selfed for now.

First time blooming of this eldorado division in Canada. Stunning bright colors.

I’m really excited about this eldorado that’s opening now. It has 5 flares on all parts! Hopefully it will stretch fuller in a few days. NS 14 cm now.

Another one of my recent acquisition when I was down in the Amazon (I’m prepping a talk coming up later this year on this trip). A gorgeous five flared eldorado with a white lip tube, egg yolk yellow throat and magenta border. NS 14 cm. Notice the flower base start at the tip of sheath, a...

One of the most beautiful eldorado cultivars I have ever seen. Such bright fuschia color on the petals, contrasting with the pink sepals. It’s the cultivar that made me fall in love again with this species (again). I love it so much I’m acquiring 4 divisions from different sources! Am I crazy...

One of the beauties that I reserved in Brazil from a private collection. Five pincelada flares on all tips with a fairly flat shape. Quite showy in my opinion. Collected over 50 years ago. No name yet … any suggestions for clonal or cultivar names?

Just opening! My most precious plant.

I named this un-named mericlone to educate and save the pink dolphins of the Amazon. In Brazilian, it’s ‘Borboleta Rosa’. Another is in bud so let’s see how it turns out.

Presenting the Jewel of my Cattleya Collection. Huge flower (17.5 cm NS) with good flat shape and great flamea markings. I received the AM 80 point award in 2016… was 15.4 cm then… need to upgrade lol. Enjoy! The valid name is wallisii and eldorado a synonym. But I and many collectors still...