Catyclia El Hatillo (Encyclia tampensis x C. mossiae)

[tomp]

Lots to like here

 

[GuRu]

Tom, these flowers look pretty cool.

 

[tomp]

Tom, these flowers look pretty cool.

Indeed it’s a very rewarding hybrid

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

The tampensis really shines through on this cross. A truly multifloral minicatt!

 

[mrhappyrotter]

This is a favorite Catyclia of mine, even though I don't grow one. And this is a lovely plant and flower! Congrats.

It's a cross between Encyclia tampensis and Cattleya mossiae, and just a plain ole interesting hybrid from that standpoint.

I've been contemplating for years whether I want to get this or Catyclia Leafhopper (El Hatillo x tampensis) and as of yet I still haven't made the decision.

Some questions for you: Is this one of the popular clones or is this a from a seedling population? And is it fragrant?

I ask about the fragrance because these intergeneric primary hybrids can be so unpredictable sometimes, even if both parent species are highly fragrant, the resulting offspring can be quite disappointing in that respect.

 

[TyroneGenade]

Very nice. Can we get a better photo of the growth habit of the plant?

I wonder if crossing some nice whites onto tampensis could produce something like this but with nice sprays of white flowers?

 

[Linus_Cello]

I got one from Dave at Waldor when he visited our society in April. Interesting he calls it Epc. I’m curious if it’s more cold tolerant from the tampensis parent.

https://www.waldor.com/products/epc-el-hatillo-pinta-hcc-am-aos-bm-joga-2-25-pot

 

[tomp]

I got one from Dave at Waldor when he visited our society in April. Interesting he calls it Epc. I’m curious if it’s more cold tolerant from the tampensis parent.

https://www.waldor.com/products/epc-el-hatillo-pinta-hcc-am-aos-bm-joga-2-25-pot

My GH gets down to 40 f and it thrives. I have mossiae in there also and they do OK but I think mossiae would like a bit warmer nights.

 

[Linus_Cello]

My GH gets down to 40 f and it thrives. I have mossiae in there also and they do OK but I think mossiae would like a bit warmer nights.

Thanks! I was going to try this with my cymbidiums in the unheated sunroom. Sounds like it’ll work.

 

[tomp]

This is a favorite Catyclia of mine, even though I don't grow one. And this is a lovely plant and flower! Congrats.

It's a cross between Encyclia tampensis and Cattleya mossiae, and just a plain ole interesting hybrid from that standpoint.

I've been contemplating for years whether I want to get this or Catyclia Leafhopper (El Hatillo x tampensis) and as of yet I still haven't made the decision.

Some questions for you: Is this one of the popular clones or is this a from a seedling population? And is it fragrant?

I ask about the fragrance because these intergeneric primary hybrids can be so unpredictable sometimes, even if both parent species are highly fragrant, the resulting offspring can be quite disappointing in that respect.

I've been contemplating for years whether I want to get this or Catyclia Leafhopper (El Hatillo x tampensis) and as of yet I still haven't made the decision.
GET BOTH then decide….

 

[tomp]

This is a favorite Catyclia of mine, even though I don't grow one. And this is a lovely plant and flower! Congrats.

It's a cross between Encyclia tampensis and Cattleya mossiae, and just a plain ole interesting hybrid from that standpoint.

I've been contemplating for years whether I want to get this or Catyclia Leafhopper (El Hatillo x tampensis) and as of yet I still haven't made the decision.

Some questions for you: Is this one of the popular clones or is this a from a seedling population? And is it fragrant?

I ask about the fragrance because these intergeneric primary hybrids can be so unpredictable sometimes, even if both parent species are highly fragrant, the resulting offspring can be quite disappointing in that respect.

I would guess is a clone but will ask my source when I see her next.

Why decide? Get BOTH.

I think I’ll look for leafhopper my self…

 

[rauhaariger]

Very nice Tom.
This year mine wasn't quite as lush as last year but still beautiful.

 

[tomp]

Very nice Tom.
This year mine wasn't quite as lush as last year but still beautiful.

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Very nice!