My Catasetums collection

[Wade's Orchids]

I love tenebrosum. It would be my first pick for a species Catasetum. Thanks again for sharing, Natalie. Great photos and fantastic growing!!!

[Nataliwind]

Thank you Wade! I am happy with this blooming, too. There are only six flowers on the spike but shape, size and appearance are nice. Looking forward to seeing next bloom.

[k_andreev]

Wow Nat,you have a beautiful collection and huge plant compare with it's pot.another species to look for

[King Kjeldz]

i bought that same sangria x pileatum and the donna wise x pileatum ---- Vendor information removed - see FAQs on Posting ----you should grow in less light to get male flowers thay are out of this world

[Halloamey]

A lovely collection !

[Nataliwind]

I will start with my newest acquisition, Clowesetum Sandy Kasner (Cl. dodsoniana x Ctsm. Alexis Pardo).

Two of four divisions bloomed about six weeks ago.
I was not very happy with the flowers when they just opened because I expected a darker coloration but later I changed my mine and simply fell in love with them. They are showy and have very nice texture. The scent is very similar to Stanhopea wardii but not so strong. I mean, it is strong but not stanho-crazy strong.
Both plants

Bloomer #1



Bloomer #2



Flowers are long lasting what is nice.

[cucubirds]

very nice

[ksriramkumar]

Excellent Nat. Great Job!!. Thanks for sharing.

[Nataliwind]

i bought that same sangria x pileatum and the donna wise x pileatum you should grow in less light to get male flowers thay are out of this world

Donna Wise x pileatum did bloom with male flowers one month ago. Definitely much more impressive than female .

[78Terp]

Very cool flowers! Are they fragrant?