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This plant is 50% C. trianae, 25% C. mossiae, and 25% L. purpurata (i.e., C. purpurata). It grows like a weed (I've nicknamed this plant, "the beast"), huge, long-lasting, fragrant flowers, with short distances between consecutive growths - perfect for growing a specimen. It takes up a lot of space, but I think it's worth it. This year it has 9 sheaths (which means 18-27 flowers) - this is the first one to bloom. I probably won't be able to resist posting at least one more of this when the greatest number of flowers is open.
Looking forward to seeing the plant in all its glory.
ReplyDeleteCurious, I checked the RHS database. C. purpurata and C. mossiae are now listed as parents of C. Canhamiana, the parent, with C. trianae, of C. Stonehouse. The names changes continue :)
ReplyDeleteCan you add a picture of the entire plant ? Would like to see the rhizome and leads. I'm new to catts and I'm only getting one new growth per season on the few I have. How did you manage to get 9+ new leads to develop 9 sheaths ?!!
Charlie
Charlie,
ReplyDeleteI'll post another photo in a week or two. Some plants have strong tendencies to grow in several directions, especially when they get big this is one of them. Others do not have this tendency. A plant in the latter category can often be induced to start growing in more directions by cutting the rhizome without repotting the plant. In this case you are solving the problem mostly by making multiple, plants that are in the same pot/basket.