Bc. Little Mermaid 'Janet' ?

[orchid-eric]

I picked up this plant for $5 at lowes since it was out of bloom.I did a little research and I think I fond out that the name is supposed to be Little Marmaid. The parentege is C. walkeriana X Brassanthe Maikai. Does anyone know if this is true and can you tell me anything about it ?
Thanks, Eric

[cirillonb]

I have also heard that but can not give you documentation. I call mine "Mermaid" as well
Nick

[Aussie42]

Hi folks.

Doing a quick google on "walkeriana X Brassanthe Maikai" I came across something that states:

"There is a long-standing point of confusion on this one.the true name is: Brassocatanthe Little Marmaid (Cattleya walkeriana x Brassanthe Maikai)"

There's a pic of one in flower here:

C. Aurantica X Bc. Maikai, Little Mermaid Janet

The following info is from page 4 of this newsletter - there's a pic there as well:

http://nmog.abqwebdev.com/wp-content...etterfinal.pdf

"Brassocatanthe Little Marmaid ‘Janet' is a mini
cross between Cattleya walkeriana x
Brassanthe Maikai, which was registered in
1997 and is made up of three species. It has
fragrant flowers that are usually four in
number per inflorescence. Its sepals and
petals are light lavender-pink, with a lavender
lip that has spotted, dark purple coloration in
a waterfall pattern on the outer halves and
creamy yellow side lobes. Its column is white
and the flowers have a firm substance and
sparkling texture. Pam grows her orchid in an
atrium with 60-75% humidity, high day
temperatures and low nights of around 55
degrees. It MUST dry out between waterings."

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Aus.

[rogerman]

Well here we have it.....An Aussie comes up on top... Gidday mate.... Don't worry about me i'm only a kiwi.

Pretty good information though

[Jkelee]

Hi Eric, I bought my BC Little Mermaid Janet this past summer.

[orchid-eric]

Thanks for the replys! Very good info and a good pic!
Thanks again, Eric