Cattleya aclandiae albescens

[dodidoki]

I got it from Elsner Orchids as a little seedling.It takes to bloom 5 years.First time blooming.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Congrats, it is a neat little thing. It will be a stunner when it gets bigger.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Wow great job. Not an easy species to grow! And to bloom too!

 

[abax]

I'm looking forward to seeing this Catt. when the flower is fully
open.

 

[Djthomp28]

Wow. What a flower. Congrats to you!!

 

[setaylien]

I got it from Elsner Orchids as a little seedling.It takes to bloom 5 years.First time blooming.

This is a very nice form of C. aclandiae and should look wonderful when fully open. Personally, I like these more than the true alba forms which lack spots entirely. I'm not surprised it took 5 years to bloom: aclandiae has a reputation and tends to be challenging to grow outside of climates like Florida.

 

[dodidoki]

Thanks your comments, friends.