Hybrid seedling plant in a 75mm pot. Near flowering size.

Here we are taking spotted breeding in a new direction.  Rlc. Pollyana (Rlc. Waikiki Gold x C. Brabantiae) has a light pink and yellow background color with random burgundy spots and a broad lip. Katherine Clarkson (C. Mark Jones x Slc. Jungle Gem) will add shape, color and smaller plant habit. These are expected to be mostly yellow but some will have a pink blush, all with spots.  Sturdy stems will hold 4-5, shapely flowers.

mported Seedling from Sunset Valley Orchids, USA. Picture shows the parent of this cross. The above description was written by Fred Clarke and details the expectation of this hybrid. For information on growing Cattleyas check out our growing page at http://barritaorchids.com/pages/growers-resource-page