Cattleya trianae

[eorchids]

It was ugly last year, it is always ugly !!! The lip is poorly developed. I only like the colors. I do not know if I'll keep it.

[Teena]

because even ugly needs love! Besides what's not to like about the subtle blush on the lip and the yellow throat and it's not really ugly. - martha

[pavel]

Actually, Eric, I find it quite attractive. I understand your desire for the fuller, more open end to the lip, but truthfully, it is still quite lovely as it is. But then I am somewhat biased as I do like many of the more 'tube' lipped catts.

[eorchids]

...as I do like many of the more 'tube' lipped catts.

I like them too but I don't like my tube lipped trianae.

[Cjcorner]

I see why you feel it's ugly. I'd keep it personally. Some years they don't have good color from the temperatures. I've noticed a big difference in my Maxima when the weather is too hot.

[cakedaddy]

I'd keep it as well! Poorly developed lip or not, the frilled edges and the colors are very nice.
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[gardenguysorchids]

L love it. I also think it is a keeper. I love the color and as a floral designer love the form. A great wedding bouquet orchid.

[zainal abidin]

Eric to me the flowers is very unique, though the lip so different from others but it stand on it's own.

[glenyorl1]

Eric I think your Cattleya trianae is very very pretty. If i could I would trade 4 modern hybrids for your plant. A lot of people love the full lips and bright colors of the modern cattleyas (me included) but they are so prolific and easily obtained, I appreciate its subtleties

[eorchids]

Thank you.
You're right Zainal, it is unique ! Don't worry, I will keep it, you convinced me.