Cattleya Bob Betts a classic

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What she lacks in shape she makes up for in history and fragrance. Chadwick’s blurb on Bow Bells includes a discussion of the progeny Bob Betts. Like so much of Chadwick it is A worthwhile read.

 

[monocotman]

Lovely. Mine has not started to bud yet,
David

 

[Paphman910]

I always wanted a vintage white Cattleya Bow Bells! Very beautiful!

 

[Ozpaph]

elegant

 

[tomp]

Forgot to mention there are 7 nice flowers on 2 inf.

 

[Greenpaph]

Fantastic

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Truly a classic! Nice one Tom.

 

[My Green Pets]

Gorgeous and wanting so badly to know the fragrance for myself!
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[Guldal]

Always a joy to see a wellgrown classic!

 

[NEslipper]

Beautiful! 7 flowers on two inflorescences is great, would you be able to post a full plant photo when they're all open? Is this the 'White Lightning' clone?

 

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Beautiful! 7 flowers on two inflorescences is great, would you be able to post a full plant photo when they're all open? Is this the 'White Lightning' clone?

 

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Here is full plant photo, which not great nor easy to get a nice shot as plant hanging in a basket and not well organized. May have to take it apart and redo soon. It could ‘White Lighting’ but have no proof.

 

[NEslipper]

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Thanks for posting, that’s an impressive plant. Look at those roots! Congrats on the excellent culture, it’s beautiful and looks very happy!

 

[My Green Pets]

as over 50% mossiae i would think this plant was a spring bloomer. unless you are in the southern hemisphere?

 

[monocotman]

White lightning is an autumn bloomer usually. Not sure about other clones.

 

[PeteM]

Here is full plant photo, which not great nor easy to get a nice shot as plant hanging in a basket and not well organized. May have to take it apart and redo soon. It could ‘White Lighting’ but have no proof.View attachment 29857 View attachment 29855 View attachment 29857

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Wow, love it. Grow them like a Vanda! seems to be working well. Those roots would be all over your benches and impossible to lift out.

 

[tomp]

as over 50% mossiae i would think this plant was a spring bloomer. unless you are in the southern hemisphere?

Northern California, Bolinas to be specific

Wow, love it. Grow them like a Vanda! seems to be working well. Those roots would be all over your benches and impossible to lift out.

pete
i prefer to mount or hang anything I can cause it is all about the roots, and my GH is near enough to the coast that the ambient humidity helps.

 

[PeteM]

Northern California, Bolinas to be specific

pete
i prefer to mount or hang anything I can cause it is all about the roots, and my GH is near enough to the coast that the ambient humidity helps.

Also I very much prefer the greenhouse pictures, 'in situ'. I get a better understanding of the growing conditions and love seeing growing environments, surrounding companion orchids. Thanks for posting those.

 

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Also I very much prefer the greenhouse pictures, 'in situ'. I get a better understanding of the growing conditions and love seeing growing environments, surrounding companion orchids. Thanks for posting those.

I‘ll try to remember that

 

[Paphman910]

That is the way to grow Cattleyas! So vigorous and healthy! If you transfer it to a pot, it might sulk!