Something different for me, Cattleya lueddemanniana fma. coerulea hort. venosa (phew)

[tnyr5]

I don't really like Cattleyas very much, but this one, even with flowers showing their age, was just so striking that I simply couldn't resist. Not the best shape or fullness, but the color is awesome, true slate gray, and the veins so dark & distinct. NS 14cm, Petals 7 cm x 9.3cm, dorsal width 2.2cm, lateral sepal width 2.3cm.

 

[monocotman]

Nice. There are lots of coerulea lueddemanniana with this type of colouration. It may not be to everyone’s taste but I love it.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

You are close to the cattleya species rabbit hole….. beware !!

 

[CharlesD]

Nice one!

 

[Linus_Cello]

Cool. Where did you get it? And can you post a full plant pic please?