Cattleya trianae alba ‘Aranka Germanske’ FCC/AOS

[Guldal]

Love it, Leslie!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Very nice Dr Leslie, as always!
This is the only clone that I have bought twice, on purpose.
One is a smallish division from Max Strauss that is growing well and should flower next year. It is probably not a mericlone.
The other is a much bigger division from Asendorfer that is in low bud in the sheath as I speak. Very much looking forward to seeing it!
David

Thanks... we are waiting anxiously for your sheaths to sprout the blooms.

There are controversies on this being a species due to various reasons including being too large, too perfect and being a triploid (doesn't breed well). Has anyone heard more about this?

 

[monocotman]

Steve Christofferson wrote about this clone when he offered a piece for sale. He says that it was definitely wild collected.
I cannot find the reference now,
David

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Steve Christofferson wrote about this clone when he offered a piece for sale. He says that it was definitely wild collected.
I cannot find the reference now,
David

Thanks for that info. I will email him. I think this division is from him. I’ll update once I have his answer.