Cattleya warneri ‘graue’

[monocotman]

A plant that I thought was not going to bloom this year has put up a lateish spike. More of the purpuratas and even a mossiae look like they’re doing the same. I just needed patience.
Although the growths aren’t big for this clone it’s still managed five flowers on a single spike,
It’s a division from Hilmar and at its best, is a large grower and bloomer. Fingers crossed for next year. It’s still recovering from the move.
Oops. A naming error. This should read warneri ‘graue’

David

 

[GuRu]

Lovely ones ....

A plant that I thought was not going to bloom this year has put up a lateish spike....

But I see a withered sheath, did you think the sheath would be empty ?

 

[dodidoki]

Very nice warnerii!

 

[monocotman]

Guru, I did. It browned off at least a month ago.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Warneris usually bloom on green sheath as bulb reaches maturity. Good surprise indeed.

Nice flowers with erect dorsal! Five too!

 

[monocotman]

Thanks Leslie. It’s capable of some wonderful flowers when well grown.
See naming error, it’s actually warneri ‘graue’, it’s received an SM/DOG

 

[Royal Rea]

What a display, looking forward to seeing it perform when fully recovered.

 

[NEslipper]

Great flowering, congrats!

 

[terryros]

David, have you had the plant long enough to know how it checks the boxes for rooting after flowering? Are the growths shorter than your labiata plants? Ever a double sheath? It is a beautiful flower.

 

[monocotman]

Yes, it’s a double sheath and grows and blooms like a warneri. The pseudobulbs are shorter and fatter than my labiatas.

 

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Thanks Leslie. It’s capable of some wonderful flowers when well grown.
See naming error, it’s actually warneri ‘graue’, it’s received an SM/DOG

Forgive my ignorance, but what is this award you mentioned?

 

[monocotman]

Silver medal from the German orchid council