This is the first big cat I’ve been able to bloom with any success.
It was quite a shock because it has been in my garage over the winter under flourescent lights, but to my surprise it sheathed and bloomed.
The orchid is Cattleya Princess Bells. I picked it up about 3 or 4 years ago at Jewell Orchids in Iowa, and I’ve been moving it around with me ever since.
The big cattleyas have been pretty intimidating orchids for me because I’ve had mixed luck, but this one seems to have done alright despite the toture.
The color is nice and it is slightly fragrant in the afternoon… finally after 4 years it felt like blooming.

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