Please can someone identify this orchid?

[trishorton]

Hi there

I have had this orchid for a few years and it flowers every year without fail, sometimes with 2 stems. The flowers appear in an umbel rather than a spike. It was bought for me without a label. I shouldn't imagine for one minute that it is a "named" variety, would love to know which orchid it is.

Trish

[angela]

Looks like Ctna. Why not. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

[tucker85]

I think you're right, Angela. Ctna. Why Not is a great little orchid. When they get big, they can stay in bloom for months.

[trishorton]

Hi

Thank you for your response. However, I am not sure what you mean by Ctna?

Trish

[Roy]

Cattleytonia, Ctna. Origin, Cattleya x Broughtonia.

[Halloamey]

Well it is not a Cattleytonia anymore with Cattleya aurantiaca parent now placed into the genus Guarianthe, the new name for this one will be Guaritonia Why Not.

[PaphMadMan]

Yes, almost certainly Guaritonia (formerly Cattleytonia) Why Not, though there are some other Guaritonia and Guaricattonia hybrids that could look almost identical.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Yes, Angela is correct. And yes the name has been changed to Guaritonia Why Not. I have a couple of these and just love them. They grow and bloom so well!

cheers,
BD

[trishorton]

Thank you all so much. I have now put a label on it so I won't forget. It currently has a spike not far off flowering with another on the way. I also love this orchid and would like some more if I could find them!

Trish