Cattleya Arcadio Arosemena (rex x iricolor)

[Halloamey]

I got this gorgeous primary hybrid already blooming. I was so fascinated when I found out that this is quite a new cross registered only in 2011 considering it being a primary cross. Cattleya rex is very dominant in the growth and flowers, I found some pictures on the internet where the iricolor is dominant but I am glad that in my plant the Cat. rex is so dominant. It has a very overpowering scent. I checked Orchidwiz and found out that Cattleya rex is very very underutilized in breeding in spite of it having such gorgeous blooms, are there any particular reasons for that) Anyways here are the photos, the first three are from the nursery and the last one after I received it at my place.

[cdayinflorida]

Amey, WOW! I love it. It ticks all the buttons for me!! BEAUTIFUL!

[cdayinflorida]

This high on my list of "got to haves"

[Halloamey]

Thanks Cathy ! You should be able to find it easily in the US. It is a famous nursery from Ecuador.

[cdayinflorida]

I've already looked and can't find it yet...I'm looking for this one hard! It is AMAZING!!

Amey, I think I know the nursery. I will inquire about it.

[Lizgeo]

The lip is so beautiful. I have to look for one too.

[tucker85]

That's a beautiful cattleya! I love those colors on the lip. Thanks for posting all the great information about this cross. Very interesting.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

I love the sunset colors in the lip of this cattleya. Lovely, Amey!

cheers,
BD

[gardenguysorchids]

This one is really stunning. Another one that I must look for..

[catttan]

Gorgeous, Amey. Just love that lip !!!