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Cattleya dowiana var. aurea

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Ricardo, Jul 13, 2013.

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  1. Jul 13, 2013 #1
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    First blooming. To me the fragrance is reminiscent of certain soaps. Love the lip. IMG_5176.JPG
     
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    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Ricardo, I'm not seeing your image, but I would ask that you don't try to fix it as I have asked Brent to take a look. I don't think it is you, but the software. I was looking forward to seeing this one.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2013 #3
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    I can see it. I hope you can fix the glitch. This one is certainly not FCC material but just blooming it makes me happy. Perhaps in future bloomings when the plant is larger and stronger the flowers will get better.
     
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    Marni

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    Ricardo, what brower do you use?
     
  5. Jul 13, 2013 #5
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    I use google chrome browser. I tried Internet explorer and I can also see the flowers ok with that one.
     
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    ZWUM

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    Very nice Ricardo! Gorgeous lip. If its of any help I can view the image just fine on safari
     
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    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    Thanks ZWUM, I took the photo using sunlight, that really brings out the colors.
     
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    Marni

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    Now I can see it! What a great lip.
     
  9. Jul 14, 2013 #9
    Boytjie

    Boytjie Out hiking Supporting Member

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    Also on Google Chrome, and can see it just fine. Very beautiful!
     
  10. Jul 14, 2013 #10
    orcoholic

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    Really nice. A difficult one to bloom. Congrats.
     
  11. Jul 20, 2013 #11
    katiedid

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    I love the look but I find this plant extremely difficult as compared to most other Cattleya species. I have a plant that I obtained fifteen years ago as a seedling. Growth has been unrealistically slow and it has never flowered. I should toss it and try another on but I have a sentimental attachment.

    Your plant is stunning.
     
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    Sabinchen

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    I love Cattleya dowiana, and I have a lot of hybrids with it.
    That is Cattleya dowiana var. aurea
    26092021 Cattleya dowiana aurea (1)-1.jpg 26092021 Cattleya dowiana aurea (2)-1.jpg 26092021 Cattleya dowiana aurea (3)-1.jpg
     
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