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Default Cattleya warneri ‘Itabirana’

This is my first time to bloom this species. It is odd in that it has a double sheath. I've read that it's supposed to be similar to labiata, but this one is not fragrant and is much larger than any labiata I ever saw. This flower is about 6.5 inches across.


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Very nice!
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Absolutely stunning!
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Gorgeous. Well done.

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WoW!!!! Name written down for wish list. And being the Redlands Orchid Festival is in two weeks, maybe soon!

Beautiful GORGEOUS flower!!!!
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Beautiful! I have one cattleya that gets double sheaths also. It is a little strange.
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My Lc. Gold Digger that recently bloomed was in a double sheath as well!
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