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Cattleya cernua 'litorânea'

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Uluwehi, Feb 16, 2011.

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  1. Feb 16, 2011 #1
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    It has been a long wait!

    I got this as a shrivelled two-leaf, three-bulb, imported division from Japan in 2006. For the first two years I really didn't know if it would survive because it arrived in such poor shape. Now 5 years on, it finally bloomed for the first time. My understanding is that the 'litorânea' designation has to do with it being from a seaside ecotype. I have been told that this species can occur naturally within reach of salt spray at the seashore. Impressive!

    I really like this species and would like to grow more forms of it. I have an awarded yellow form that was also imported from Japan 5 years ago that I hope will bloom within the coming year. Cattleya cernua's native range extends through SE Brazil, Paraguay and NE Argentina.
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  2. Feb 16, 2011 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Congratulations on your patience and the blooming. Is it as two-toned in person as it is in the photos?
     
  3. Feb 16, 2011 #3
    Uluwehi

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    Thank you Marni :D. Yes, they are somewhat two-toned. In person the tip of the gynostegium is actually violet-coloured.
     
  4. Feb 16, 2011 #4
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    I just found a nice collection of in situ photos on a Brazilian blog of this 'variety'. Check it out!
     
  5. Feb 16, 2011 #5
    Kitty

    Kitty AKA\Debby

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    thanks for the in situ link...FAB
     
  6. Feb 16, 2011 #6
    Brant

    Brant dazed

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    great save from it's poor arrival condition. It looks happy now !!
     
  7. Feb 16, 2011 #7
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Thanks :) I love it.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2011 #8
    gnathaniel

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    Beautiful! This has long been one of my favorite species, when I was a kid I bugged my Dad endlessly to get one (he's more into BIG Cattleya species). Thanks for showing us some of the diversity of the species, it looks like you've done a great job nursing this one back to health.

    --Nat
     
  9. Feb 18, 2011 #9
    dr_dmd

    dr_dmd The dr's out... in the greenhouse!

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    Really lovely little thing! Thanks for sharing.