Searching for Catt. Mini Purple 'Candy Tuff'

[Gareth]

Does anyone know of a grower, nursery or whomever that may have this particular Catt. It is my moms favorite and I would like to buy one that will bloom within a year. She is 87 and in nursing home. My window of opportunity is not real big.

Thanks, Gareth

[catwalker808]

Are you sure about the name?
There is a cross from way back called C. Candy Tuft. There is also a newer hybrid that uses the names you list ... sort of ... (Lc. Love Knot x C. Candy Tuft) which is Lc. Secret Love?

[Dorothy]

I have seen this beautiful award winning catt-hybrid at the New York Orchid Show in 2007 - photo below

Check out CLown Alley Orchids for it's availability
Clown Alley Orchids Cattleya Orchid Catalog
Scroll all the way down

Austin Creek Orchids has many cattleya hybrids also but I didn't see it there - You might want to call to see if they have it offline ...
Austin Creek Orchids - Cattleya Alliance Hybrids

[catwalker808]

Glad Dorothy found the plant. Best wishes to your Mom.