Cattleya dolosa var alba

[Yoyo_Jo]

This smells wonderful in the morning. I'm growing it in a south facing window.

 

[SlipperFan]

Very lovely!

 

[biothanasis]

Very nice!!!

 

[JeanLux]

Too cool, these blooms!!!! What size are they ? Jean

 

[Shiva]

Nice! I've always liked this species.

 

[NYEric]

Nice, looks like walkeriana. it isn't quite alba though.

 

[jjkOC]

It's so ruffly!

 

[W. Beetus]

Stunning white!

 

[luvsorchids]

Nice, looks like walkeriana. it isn't quite alba though.

Catt. x dolosa is a natural hybrid between walkeriana and loddigessii.

Susan

 

[NYEric]

OK, I was close!

 

[goldenrose]

:clap::clap: with parents like that one would expect fragrance!!! :drool::drool:

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

:clap::clap: with parents like that one would expect fragrance!!! :drool::drool:

Oh yes, it's wonderful. Interestingly, it has become more and more fragrant the longer the blooms have been open. I can smell it before I walk into the orchid room.

Jean - the NS of the middle bloom is 10 cm.

 

[goldenrose]

Shame on you - tease me with the fragrance card even more! What's your culture?
I got one not long ago, sounds like they might be good candidates for mounting?

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

I'm growing it in a south window, so bright light, warm, humidity 40% on a good day. I've had it since last October. The new growth started earlier this year, I think, and grew like crazy, mainly outside the pot unfortunately. Fertilize once a month with Plant Prod fertilizer. Water with 50% tap water & 50% snow melt or rain water.

Chuck at Paramount says they grow well for him mounted. Mine came from Paramount, but it's in a plastic pot with medium bark.

 

[Erythrone]

wow!

 

[JeanLux]

Thanks Joanne, nice size!!! Jean