My first Cattleya type bloom!

[Nan]

This is my Lc Mini Purple Tamami X Cattleya percivaliana Mendenhall Summit - first bloom on a small plant. No fragrance.

[mauraec]

Such a large bloom for a small plant - very nice. Good growing - the crystalline texture in the petals is particularly pretty.

[wanlynlanhua]

So sweet pink-purple color, love it!!

[Gurj]

Thats very pretty. Are Cattleyas getting popular and easy to get in the South?

[zainal abidin]

Very beautiful good growing.

[Nan]

Thanks Maura, Lynn, Gurjeet and Zain for the kind words!

Gurjeet, we have nurseries that import and sell hardened orchid plants including cattleyas in big cities like Bangalore . Bangalore has cool climate throughout the year - no extreme heat or cold - and is suitable for growing all kinds of plants including orchids. Kerala also has many nurseries that sell orchids.

[Halloamey]

Gorgeous !! It has the best from both the parents I would say !

[opaline]

Beautiful bloom, definetly! especially for its first show. Quite nostalgic to see in some catts, the traditional use of a corsage orchid. very cheerful and in great shape!

[pavel]

Congrats on the bloom, Nan! Nice form on this one. I would consider it a good thing that it didn't inherit fragrance from Mini Purple -- that one stinks.

[Kmac]

Beautiful! Congrats on your first catt bloom...I am sure you'll have many more!