Most Fragrant Cattleya Alliance Species/Hybrid

[Clawhammer]

Originally Posted by JScott

Oh wow, that's a good one, and they have it Hausermann right now. I feel the addiction creeping in. I'm trying to fight it, but before the sun sets, I will probably have ordered it hahahaha. Especially since it's from Hausermann. He has amazing Catts. Always huge for the price.

I strongly endorse this purchase. I just got a c. Bob Betts "White Lightening" from them yesterday and it is lovely. I've been told this one has a nice fragrance as well.

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Originally Posted by Keysguy

I think my fav is walkeriana

I have a walkeriana "Kenny" seedling under my care for two years. I ordered a division from SVO rather than wait another year

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Originally Posted by isurus79

Mine as well!

I've never sniffed iricolor. Makes me want to find one and grow it just for the scent!

Cattleya iricolor, Slo Orchids

[BrassavolaStars]

Ctyh. Siam Jade , Ctt. Siamese Doll “kiwi”, Rlc. Taichung Beauty, Rlc. Mahina Yahiro, Rlc. Calm Seas, C. walkeriana, B. Grand stars, B. cucullata, Rl. glauca, Rl. Dibyana, Ctna. Ethel’s Paradise, Prosthechea radiata, and Rlc. Hsinying Greenworth.

Unfortunately, my Hawaiian wedding song, White Bridal, and Chocolate drop aren’t as fragrant as they could be. I also have a bunch that are supposedly very fragrant that I haven’t bloomed yet.

I am planning on getting an Apple Blossom, Chantilly Lace, and Bow Bells. I had thought about getting an iricolor but I always heard it smells like olives.

[Dulcinea]

Where can I find some of these orchids. I’ve looked on eBay, Hauserman's and the web. Not a lot of these are out there.

[Clawhammer]

Originally Posted by Dulcinea

Where can I find some of these orchids. I’ve looked on eBay, Hauserman's and the web. Not a lot of these are out there.

I've been searching a lot lately, which particular ones are you looking for?

[thefish1337]

Originally Posted by Dulcinea

Where can I find some of these orchids. I’ve looked on eBay, Hauserman's and the web. Not a lot of these are out there.

sunset valley orchids has 3 cattleya walkeriana seedlings listed. all are polyploid and the one I received a month ago is in spike right now. i would highly reccomend sunset valley orchids and H&R orchids for the most quality cattleya species and hybrids- they cull out the duds and only offer the best growing seedlings. I have found that random breeders, some ebay sellers and others do not do this and it sucks to get a laggard if you dont have the $$$ to buy 10 like many rich/serious hobbyists do.

[Dulcinea]

Iricolor, Ports of Paradise Emerald Isle, Iwan Appleblossom, Rlc. Taichung Beauty, Rl. Dibyana...most anything that smells good and has a scent that carries well.

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Was yours a seedling? I’m no kid and hate to wait several years for blooms.🤪

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Was yours a seedling? I’m no kid and hate to wait several years for blooms.🤪 how about RLC George King 'Serendipity?

[Clawhammer]

Originally Posted by Dulcinea

Iricolor, Ports of Paradise Emerald Isle, Iwan Appleblossom, Rlc. Taichung Beauty, Rl. Dibyana...most anything that smells good and has a scent that carries well.

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Was yours a seedling? I’m no kid and hate to wait several years for blooms.🤪

Iricolor - link posted above
PoP - Hauserman (discussed above)
Iwan - SVO has divisions (discussed above)
Digbyana - OrchidWeb

Orchids.com has RLC Taichang Beauty but I dont recommend them.

[thefish1337]

Originally Posted by Dulcinea

Iricolor, Ports of Paradise Emerald Isle, Iwan Appleblossom, Rlc. Taichung Beauty, Rl. Dibyana...most anything that smells good and has a scent that carries well.

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Was yours a seedling? I’m no kid and hate to wait several years for blooms.🤪

yes its a nice seedling. many of these species you may have to pay out the ying yang to get divisions and blooming size plants.

[JScott]

Originally Posted by Dulcinea

Where can I find some of these orchids. I’ve looked on eBay, Hauserman's and the web. Not a lot of these are out there.

Hausermann has that amazing green one which was mentioned above. It's here:

Blc. Ports of Paradise 6" pot: Orchids By Hausermann

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Originally Posted by Clawhammer

Agreed! I have digbyana, should have mentioned that. My Blc. Ports of Paradise 'Emerald Isle' FCC/AOS which is one of my favs is 50% digbyana

Like I said above, I knew I couldn't resist. We're all at home self-quarantining, and I feel like I needed a little treat, so just as I predicted, the plant is ordered, and I'm thrilled. And for those of you who were paying attention to my posts yesterday, you also know that I have a Cattleya tenebrosa on the way from Marlow's hahahahaha. Okay, I have to stop now. That's all I can buy this summer. That's the last one. I swear.

[Dulcinea]

Thank you all. I’ll be adding my own orders like those of you who just opulent resist. Orchid love is a terrible cross to bare. Especially for my husband! Lol