Possible Schomburgkia Cross ?

[Mick Gooch]

This beautiful upside down flowerer has me stumped. Any ideas ?

thanks Mick

[Dorothy]

Whatever it is, it's beautiful!

[Mick Gooch]

I love it. The colour and strength of the spike is awesome. I have had it for years but never known just what it is

[Neverend]

Whatever it is, it's beautiful!

[Mike O'C]

Originally Posted by Mick Gooch

This beautiful upside down flowerer has me stumped. Any ideas ?

thanks Mick

Mick,
I agree that it looks like a Schomburgkia cross. The spotted flowers make me think that it is a Schomburkia lyonsii cross. What do the pseudobulbs look like? Are they swollen at the base which would suggest Cattleya bowringiana as a parent? The shape of the lip looks a bit like a Cattleya aurantiaca lip. I have SL Summit (Schomburgkia lyonsii X Laelia anceps) which looks similar but is not the same dark purpel colouring but has the same spotting. I do not think SL Summit has the upside down flowers and it flowers twice a year (has spikes on now).
Keep well and kind regards
Mike

[Mick Gooch]

I see the lyonsii in it The pseudobulbs are long, say 50 cm and akin to a flattish baseball bat in shape. Thanks for you interest.
Regards Mick

[Mick Gooch]

I see the lyonsii in it The pseudobulbs are long, say 50 cm and akin to a flattish baseball bat in shape. Thanks for you interest.
Regards Mick

[Mick Gooch]

Originally Posted by Mike O'C

Mick,
I agree that it looks like a Schomburgkia cross. The spotted flowers make me think that it is a Schomburkia lyonsii cross. What do the pseudobulbs look like? Are they swollen at the base which would suggest Cattleya bowringiana as a parent?
Mike

These are a more mature plant.

[charmbutterfly]

Whatever it is, its beautiful and i want it!! I have a weakess for pinks

[Mick Gooch]

If you were here you could have a piece !

Regards
Mick