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Cattleya labiata

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, Sep 4, 2012.

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  1. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    OK, all you floof haters, turn away quick. I tend to grow miniatures - small species and not much floof but this is in bloom now and thought it was worth a few snaps.
    Mounted on manzanita, under 50% shade cloth, intermediate.
    If you look close at the bottom of the mount you will see an Isabelia virginalis sharing the mount.
    Catt labiata close2-1000.jpg Catt labiata close-1000.jpg Catt labiata plant-1200.jpg
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Bring it on!
     
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    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    I like Cattleya more than some Angs!:D Nice!
     
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    Zack Will work for plants Supporting Member

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    I finally know what people mean when they say floof! :D
     
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    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    MY EYES, MY EYES!!!!
     
  6. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Sorry Ricardo. :D
     
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    Alexey Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    It is great to see classical beauty! Kelly, some time ago you have posted thread about Isabela virginalis. Was it the same plant?
     
  8. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Alexey, here is the thread with the Isabelia virginalis on this same mount.http://www.orchidsforum.com/threads/isabelia-virginalis-once-again.9354/ I have the I. virginalis growing on several different mounts and under various conditions throughout the greenhouse. It seems to do well with Cattleya but this particular plant is getting overwhelmed with moss and I need to do something.
     
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    On the early side for labiata, a wonderful species.
     
  10. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Dave, a potted division of this plant which is lower in the gh is about 2weeks behind this mounted one.
     
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    Wow! The beauty of these Catts. is stunning. Thanks for sharing
     
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    Please somebody tell me what 'floof' means ...
    Thank you from Stanhopeus.
     
  13. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Slang meaning large, fancy, showy flowers. Many of the growers here grow minis and obscure species so these big showy Catts are "floof".
    Here is from the "Urban Dictionary":
    Floof (derived from "fluff") is an adjective used to describe a ridiculously fluffy object or an animal (usually a long-haired cat or an equally hairy dog).