Sophronitis/Laelia/Cattleya alaorii ‘Pink Eyes’

[DrLeslieEe]

I finally bloomed this cute miniature species without killing it like the rest of its clan.

At only 4 cm, it’s as cute as the plant. Intermediate temperatures and low light.

NS 4 cm on 15 cm plant.



I named it pink eyes because of the light striations on the petals and dorsal sepal. Look closer lol. Supposedly a flamea form.

 

[monocotman]

That’s very pretty Leslie!
Maybe the striata will develop better on a larger plant?

 

[Guldal]

That’s very pretty Leslie!

Hear, hear! Although nothing plain about the flower, why not just stick to Cattleya, plain and simple?

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Hear, hear! Although nothing plain about the flower, why not just stick to Cattleya, plain and simple?

Simplicity is not in our genes as orchidophiles .

 

[littlefrog]

How long does the flower last for you?

 

[Djthomp28]

Nice form. It seems more open than most. I like it a lot.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

How long does the flower last for you?

First time I bloom this so I’ll let you know in a week or two?

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Nice form. It seems more open than most. I like it a lot.

These tend to cup more than opening so I think it’s a win lol.

 

[Ozpaph]

beautiful soft pink.

 

[littlefrog]

Seems to be somewhat ephemeral for me, but I'm not the world's best cattleya grower.

 

[hkunberger]

Beautiful flower! Congratulations! Looks like a little pink snail crawling in on the lip.