John M
Orchid Addict
I bought this plant as a thumb pot seedling back in the early 80's. It eventually grew into a monster on a mount, reaching the equivalent bulk, size, shape, of a large bag of dog kibble with well over 100 pseudobulbs....more likely pushing 200. Finally, it began to rot in the middle, which didn't get enough air and wasn't drying out enough inbetween each watering. So, it began falling apart and a little over a year ago, I began chopping it up and selling off bits. This piece was left laying on the bare bench last summer, where I sort of forgot about it. However, it's grown and rooted and is now in bloom! LOVE the fragrance of this clone and of course, that blue, especially on the lip, is some serious eye candy too! The 'Cho-jo' clone is well known for it's vigorous growth and ease of blooming. Many walkerianas are difficult; but, not this one. If you give it a dry rest, it blooms from leafless growths. If you water year 'round, it blooms from leafed growths.
It's a compact plant that is a strong, robust grower with a tendency to bloom easily and often. The beautiful blooms are large and deliciously fragrant. What more is there to want in a Cattleya?! I highly recommend it for any collection.
It's a compact plant that is a strong, robust grower with a tendency to bloom easily and often. The beautiful blooms are large and deliciously fragrant. What more is there to want in a Cattleya?! I highly recommend it for any collection.