C. Mrs. Mahler (guttata x bicolor)

[tomp]

This is an interesting, long legged, very fragrant hybrid.

 

[monocotman]

Wow that’s quite something. How tall is it?

 

[Paphman910]

Really well grown! Love the colors!

 

[big923cattleya]

Wow!! That is just a fabulously gown and flowered plant. Just amazing!
Just how many flowers is that? 45? 50? "Get thee to a judging"!!!!! When you realize that in nature I have read where the Cattleya guttata/bicolor group can produce meter+ pseudobulbs, you have gone and done it. Simply awe inspiring. Great job!!! I am running out of superlatives!!

 

[tomp]

Wow that’s quite something. How tall is it?

Approximately 40 in (100 cm).

Wow!! That is just a fabulously gown and flowered plant. Just amazing!
Just how many flowers is that? 45? 50? "Get thee to a judging"!!!!! When you realize that in nature I have read where the Cattleya guttata/bicolor group can produce meter+ pseudobulbs, you have gone and done it. Simply awe inspiring. Great job!!! I am running out of superlatives!!

Thanks. I think I counted 62 flowers On 3 inf. The bicolor used was an alba (so says the tag). I’m considering having her judged. Will see how she looks in 8 or 9 days.

 

[Guldal]

Great...kudos for culture!

 

[big923cattleya]

I checked on it earlier today just for my own curiosity. I believe there were 6 AOS awards to the grex, an AM, 3 HCC’s and 2 CCM’s. The most recent CCM was from 2017 I think. Other awards were several years ago. There are awarded greenish clones like yours and a couple to clones with more burgundy.
Yours is definitely culture award worthy. It should be seen. Upon comparing flower measurements, it might get a flower quality award as well.
The only minor point for me is that some people might claim of the flowers being crowded. I would counter that with that is just what guttata and bicolor do.
Good luck! Eventually this clone will be awarded.
Please understand that I can’t guarantee anything, just my opinion of course. However, that is magnificently grown!!

 

[Guldal]

Yours is definitely culture award worthy. It should be seen. Upon comparing flower measurements, it might get a flower quality award as well .....
Eventually this clone will be awarded ... [It] is magnificently grown!!

Amen to that!

 

[Djthomp28]

I am in awe! stunning is an understatement. if you take it to judging please let us know the outcome.

 

[Ozpaph]

Big and showy

 

[tomp]

I am in awe! stunning is an understatement. if you take it to judging please let us know the outcome.

Thanks!
judging is not for another 8 days and it’s been in
bloom for almost two weeks so we shall see. They are long lasting.