My Cattleya bowringiana var. coerulea

[nikv]

Hi!

I walked into my greenhouse this morning and discovered that the flowers on my Cattleya bowringiana var. coerulea have fully opened. I snapped a few pictures with my digital camera. My camera is going out on me so the colors (particularly the greens) aren't quite right.

I realize this orchid is no longer considered a Cattleya, but I'm behind the times on all the name changes.

By the way, this is an orchid that I purchased from Tropical Orchid Farm in Maui a few years ago. It blooms for me reliably each Fall.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[Candace]

Bet that smells nice.

 

[NYEric]

Welcome to my world!

My camera is going out on me so the colors (particularly the greens) aren't quite right.

You and a lot of us buddy! Nice colors though; thanx for posting.

I realize this orchid is no longer considered a Cattleya, but I'm behind the times on all the name changes.
Nik

 

[SlipperFan]

Love that blue.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

That's a beauty! :clap:

 

[Kevin]

Nice! Do you have a pic of the whole plant? How big is it?

 

[JeanLux]

very nice shape, and fine coerulea blue!!! Jean

 

[Ron-NY]

NICE...I should check mine to see if it's spiking!

 

[nikv]

Kevin,

Here is a photo that I snapped today. It's in a 10-inch pot hanging in my greenhouse. The grows are getting taller and taller. This particular one is about 24 inches tall.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[SlipperFan]

Wow! That is some plant!

 

[Kevin]

Thanks! Is the next growth in sheath too? Looks like it from here.

 

[nikv]

Kevin,

Thanks for mentioning the second sheath. I went out to the greenhouse to check and sure enough, there's a second sheath with buds ready to burst through. Thanks for noticing!!! :rollhappy:

 

[Kevin]

Glad I could be of help.