That is gorgeous. Looks like a Cattleya
Susan
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Only one cane flowering this year, but more flowers on it than I have ever seen on a single cane of this ( or similar) Dens before.
The cross is infundibulum x formosa. Both are in the same section of the genus which was called "nigro hirsute" when I started growing. The name refers to the very fine black hairs all over the canes . Nowadays it is called Section Formosae - the original name was thought racist . No I don't know, either.
They do need rather more water in winter - this section - and that is why my plants suffered last year.
However more TLC is the name of the game this year - if I didn't spend so much time in queues being "socially distanced" 2 metres apart, and waiting an hour to get into a shop... Coronavirus is not good for orchids either, you see.
That is gorgeous. Looks like a Cattleya
Susan
That is a spectacular plant. And well grown.
Well that is just beauutiful Geoff! The flowers are lovely and the plant so healthy!
Several canes all in bloom at one time would be amazing not that this is not amazing mind you, beautiful Geoff!
I like the floral shape... lovely and the lip pattern are awesome...very nice primary hybrid.
Wow, that is so beautiful! Love the blooms!
cheers,
BD