C. Little Leopard

[big923cattleya]

Little Leopard is aclandiae x amethystoglossa.
Flowers are getting flatter as they fully open. So far the color is staying fairly dark. They possess a strong floral fragrance.
This grew like a weed this summer on its outdoors adventure. And as a consequence I am having trouble keeping it well hydrated under lights. Providing it does not develop any serious issues, this will be one of the first things I divide next spring.
There are only two previous awards to Little Leopard. It has been around 25 years or so I think.

 

[monocotman]

Really pretty!

 

[Ozpaph]

I hope the aclandiae 'miniturised' the plant

 

[big923cattleya]

Yes it did. But it is still a good sized plant. Not as large as a meter high amethystoglossa but certainly not like aclandiae either.
I would say growths are 8-10 inches, largely bifoliate, leaves coarse, 3 1/2” wide x 8-9” long. It is perhaps midway between both species vegetatively. But the best part, it grew like a weed this summer. It went from being comfy and cozy in a 5” pot to HELP ME, I NEED AN 8” pot!!!

 

[JustinR]

amazing colour, nice hybrid