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Cattleya mossiae

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Alexis, Apr 26, 2009.

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  1. Apr 26, 2009 #1
    Alexis

    Alexis New Member

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    It's Cattleya Day in the Looking Glass...

    Here is C mossiae Reineckiana, which is rapidly turning into a monster. Currently sporting 21 open flowers, each with a wingspan of 6". Lightly fragrant.

    It doesn't have the best form, unfortunately. The dorsal sepal is too recurved, IMO.
    Reineckiana-042609.jpg Reineckiana-flower-042609.jpg
     
  2. Apr 27, 2009 #2
    Alexis

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    Man, tough crowd!
     
  3. Apr 27, 2009 #3
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    I didn't see it before, things are speeding by too fast. I like it and want to know what it is growing on.
     
  4. Apr 27, 2009 #4
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    That's really nice, Alexis. Thank you for sharing. I didn't see it, either.
     
  5. Apr 27, 2009 #5
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    Man, that's nice. If ever a hunk falls off, I have a spare hydrolog sittin' empty...

    It's beautiful, Alexis.
     
  6. Apr 27, 2009 #6
    Alexis

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    :eek:

    Thanks, guys.

    Marni, it's growing on a tubular-shaped mount I made of hardware cloth, and then wrapped in coconut fiber. My shadehouse is too wet for potted Cattleyas, so this is how I grow most of the big ones. It's been a great compromise, and the plants have adapted well to being mounted.

    MJ, I'll keep you in mind if it ever spits out a division!
     
  7. Apr 27, 2009 #7
    Jean

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    What a show...very, very nice!
     
  8. Apr 27, 2009 #8
    Dave

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    Sweet!
     
  9. Apr 27, 2009 #9
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    Fab. display, Alexis!:clap::clap::clap:
     
  10. Apr 27, 2009 #10
    Chris

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    WOW!! That is an incredibly well grown Catt!
     
  11. Apr 28, 2009 #11
    Alexis

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    Thanks, everyone!