Cattleya nobilior var. amaliae 'Dona Laura'

[Toddybear]

Another beauty Mauro!

[Tindomul]

Wow, the fact that it smells of anise makes me want to get one right here and right now! Very nice.

[smweaver]

Mauro, would you mind posting a couple of pictures of one or more of your Cattleya nobilior plants, please? Although the flowers are beautiful, I'm trying to get an idea of what the actual plant itself looks like (or should look like). I would imagine (perhaps incorrectly) that nobilior bears a close resemblance to walkeriana. But never having seen a plant of nobilior firsthand, I'd like to see what a more experienced grower's plants look like. Thank you!!!

Steve

[cupcake]

Exquisite! Your Gran must be so proud! The last photo is spectacular!

[cupcake]

Perhaps we could have a photo of your Gran?

[kiki-do]

Stunning Mauro!
Better make room for me too. Note to self: Buy new wardrobe for on-going orchid party in Brazil. Yippee Cowyeah!
kiki-do

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by smweaver

Mauro, would you mind posting a couple of pictures of one or more of your Cattleya nobilior plants, please? Although the flowers are beautiful, I'm trying to get an idea of what the actual plant itself looks like (or should look like). I would imagine (perhaps incorrectly) that nobilior bears a close resemblance to walkeriana. But never having seen a plant of nobilior firsthand, I'd like to see what a more experienced grower's plants look like. Thank you!!!

Steve

You are on the right track, Steve, walkeriana and nobilior are very similar, except that most of times the latter has two leaves instead of one. I am posting some pictures of the vegetative parts tomorrow.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by kiki-do

Stunning Mauro!
Better make room for me too. Note to self: Buy new wardrobe for on-going orchid party in Brazil. Yippee Cowyeah!
kiki-do

Come over, Kiki! There's always room for orchid lovers!!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by cupcake

Perhaps we could have a photo of your Gran?

Here she is, Judi, this is my Gran. She is older now, but still a lovely lady.

[Orchonubee]

A lovely lady & a lovely orchid!

I have a young C nobilior that I will pay more attention to, now that I have seen your beauty, and know the scent to expect. Unfortunately I have no clue as to it's lineage.