Well, after trading this one to a friend of mine last spring, he returned it during the summer due to space considerations (although now he might want it back since it's in flower again!). This year there are seven blooms. The spike's also much taller this year, although I haven't a clue why that might be. From what I've read, C. amethystoglossa can get more than a couple dozen blooms per spike once it reaches a large size, and that would probably be quite a show. This has been an easy species to grow and bloom, but it does need a fair amount of space.
Steve
Cattleya amethystoglossa on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Cattleya amethystoglossa on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Cattleya amethystoglossa on Flickr - Photo Sharing!