Bogota Show 2023: Cattleya trianae Showcase

[DrLeslieEe]

Thought I’d share some of the lovely trianaes from the Bogota show in Colombia that I went to judge.

Though some were nominated, none were awarded due to flower ‘injuries’. Next time though!

This showcase shows the high level of this species being grown from Colombia (natural and bred).

Enjoy!

 

[monocotman]

They’re all stunning!

 

[dodidoki]

Great species, thank you for the show!

 

[Guldal]

Breathtaking!

 

[My Green Pets]

All grown outdoors, I suppose! Lovely regardless of, and perhaps even somewhat enhanced by, their injuries.

 

[Ozpaph]

loys of lovellies

 

[JustinR]

Amazing diversity! I guess you could have a field day determining the correct naming convention of each cultivar

Sounds like a pretty good gig, heading to Colombia for a bit of orchid judging

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Amazing diversity! I guess you could have a field day determining the correct naming convention of each cultivar

Sounds like a pretty good gig, heading to Colombia for a bit of orchid judging

Thanks everyone for the nice comments.

There are many varieties of trianaes based on flower shape and plant vegetative properties from different regions of Colombia. To me, they can easily be separated into different subspecies.

Indeed, one of the reasons I became an AOS judge was to have this gateway invitation to attend these shows to observe these beauties up close and personal. The experiences to see them and to meet/converse with the owners are nothing but joy to me.

 

[monocotman]

Leslie,
I’d be interested to hear what you think about the various subspecies,
David

 

[GuRu]

Lovely all of them ..... what a great trip, Leslie to see them in person.

 

[terryros]

I would also really like to hear the differences that Leslie and the local experts have noted. I think most of us think only of different color forms. Yet, we recognize some differences in configuration as well and probably each of us has one idealized shape for trianae and that may be wrong.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Leslie,
I’d be interested to hear what you think about the various subspecies,
David

Likely I’ll put together something in a new post in the future. A more in-depth study is needed before I make startling claims .

… but suffice to say that the classic light pink tipo type like Cashen’s (with thick stubby PBs, wide leaves and full round flower) is very different than the dark rubra sangretoro type (with star-shaped flowers, skinnier PBs and narrow leaves).

Note: PB stands for pseudobulbs

 

[terryros]

Leslie, it would really broaden our understanding of this important species.

 

[Royal Rea]

Fantastic, the semi-Alba has superb shape.