Mathias
Well-Known Member
Just as JeanLux I have got my first Cattleya dowiana in bloom and I am thrilled! :drool:
This is a first-flowering seedling, bought two years ago from a dutch vendor. As I said, this is the first time I have flowered this magnificent species and I am thrilled even though it is only one flower. This is a species I have wanted to flower for some years now, and I am pleased that I managed to do it even though I am a windowsill grower with its limitations. The fragrance is heavenly!! Beats any of my previous favorites (jenmanii, gaskelliana).
I am no expert (far from) but I think the color and shape was quite good for a dowiana. I especially love the veining of the lip.
Shows the purple flushing on the petal backsides
The plant, grown in Epiweb with sphagnum on top. Dries out very quickly
This is a first-flowering seedling, bought two years ago from a dutch vendor. As I said, this is the first time I have flowered this magnificent species and I am thrilled even though it is only one flower. This is a species I have wanted to flower for some years now, and I am pleased that I managed to do it even though I am a windowsill grower with its limitations. The fragrance is heavenly!! Beats any of my previous favorites (jenmanii, gaskelliana).
I am no expert (far from) but I think the color and shape was quite good for a dowiana. I especially love the veining of the lip.
Shows the purple flushing on the petal backsides
The plant, grown in Epiweb with sphagnum on top. Dries out very quickly