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Cattleya mendelii

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Jun 12, 2014.

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  1. Jun 12, 2014 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    A Colombian species with large, fragrant, long-lasting flowers. The flowers on this blooming are 5.5" but they can be up to 8" (not necessarily on a plant in my greenhouse). I really haven't seen other clones, but I wish it would be a bit more open.

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  2. Jun 12, 2014 #2
    ZWUM

    ZWUM Bulbophiliac Staff Member

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    Beautiful! I don't have many but some Catt sp. I am really drawn to and this is one!
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2014 #3
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Beautiful!
     
  4. Jun 12, 2014 #4
    Dave

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    Well-bloomed, Marni! I think many other clones have that property of the petals falling forward. Still, lovely.