Sunday, January 17, 2010

Lc. Canhamiana


This is a primary hybrid between Laelia purpurata and Cattleya intermedia.  Since Laelia purpurata should be placed in the genus Cattleya, I suppose one of these days this plant will be known as C. Canhamiana.  This mericlone, 'Azure Skies', was made with the coerulea form of both species. It has fragrance similar to the purpurata parent.  This is a first blooming; this vigorous plant looks like it will bloom on each new growth.
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  1. UnknownJanuary 19, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    Don't you just love all the name changes? It is hard on the collector, but I suppose there are good reasons.

    At least changing the South American Laelia species to Cattleya makes more sense than what is happening to the Oncidiums.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Love that blue color -- very nice.

    Great blog also.

    Charlie

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