Blc. Waianae Leopard 'Ching Hua'

[tuvoc]

Wow. Well done.

Kim

[Picotee]

A gorgeous display. I wasn't aware that this one is fragrant. Can't wait for mine to bloom.

[Zoi2]

Originally Posted by tucker85

Joann, the only thing I can think of is to give it a little more light. I grow mine like any other cattleya. Dry out between waterings, fertilize weakly, weekly.

These bifolate cattleyas don't like to be repotted. They can sometimes refuse to bloom for a couple of years after repotting.

Thanks Tucker.
It hasn't been repotted in a couple of years and is getting direct East sun from about 7:00am to 1:30pm. (it's outside)
I guess if I'm not giving it what it needs to bloom, it may just find a new home this fall
Joann

[james mickelso]

Very very nice Tucker. I love the colors and all the flowers. Mine blooms for about three weeks. I also have a close relative called WLCW x Peach Cobbler. A little more orange in it and just as fragrant although it only blooms for two weeks. Maybe this year it will bloom longer. I have a couple sheats on my ching hua. Yours gives me hopes for the near future. Very nice growing Tucker. Thanks for sharing.

[pheli]

Very nice!

[Orchidaceae]

I love Blc. WLCH and their hybrids! Love their spots, intense colors, and intoxicating fragrances. I acquired a compact hybrid from SVO (still waiting for new growth), but also got another larger hybrid just earlier this week. I must look for more of them!

[RosieC]

Wow, gorgeous!

[Cattleya17]

WOW That is Gorgeous! Is that the final height? it looks small, if it is then its definitely going on my wish list!

[tucker85]

Originally Posted by Cattleya17

WOW That is Gorgeous! Is that the final height? it looks small, if it is then its definitely going on my wish list!

You're right, it is small. This is the first time it's ever bloomed. I don't actually know how big these get. Sorry, maybe someone else can tell us.

[GardenTheater]

Fabulous. Gorgeous colors.