(Brassanthe Maikai x Cattleya aclandiae)

[paphioboy]

I think this is what it is. Recent acquisition from a nursery. Unfortunately it has a weak spike. I thought that was due to the nursery overusing hormones, as many of their plants flower prematurely, and I think this one is too. Hope the spike improves with age.

Before staking

After

 

[PaphMadMan]

The whole plant looks a bit spindly for the breeding, and small growths to be blooming. You might be right about the hormones. That flower is definitely worth growing it out a couple years to see the real potential though.

 

[bullsie]

Nice!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

If it grows anything like the Maikai parent, it should be amazing as a specimen plant. Looks like a winner to me.

 

[Erythrone]

Very! Love the spots and color!

 

[SlipperFan]

Cool spots.

 

[paphioboy]

The whole plant looks a bit spindly for the breeding, and small growths to be blooming. You might be right about the hormones. That flower is definitely worth growing it out a couple years to see the real potential though.

Thanks. I hope so too.

If it grows anything like the Maikai parent, it should be amazing as a specimen plant. Looks like a winner to me.

Haha. That would be awesome. My friend also bought another plant of this cross, but from a different grower who doesn't use hormones, or not as much, and he said his plant also has a weak spiking habit. I hope my plant outgrows this..

 

[Ozpaph]

Realy attractive spots and colour