Cattleya Ophir

[skirincich]

This is a Chadwick division of Cattlrya Ophir. This cross of xanthina x dowiana was first made around 1900 and remade by Art Chadwick in the 1990s. If you have the second edition of the Chadwicks' "Classic Cattleyas," you can find a photo on the back cover. Hoping this opens up a bit more.

 

[monocotman]

Lovely thing and with plenty of history!

 

[Ozpaph]

nice yellow. Will it fade?

 

[skirincich]

Not sure about fading. The flower is fragrant.

 

[LadySlipper]

Beautiful! Pretty interesting colors. How big is it?

 

[skirincich]

About 4 inches (10 cm) across. Still waiting to see if petals will open up more. Unfortunatey this appears to be part of the dowiana genetics.