Project 2016: Cattleya walkeriana

[silken]

Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer

Wow - I have had a C. Wayndora for 30+ years, now I have some walkerianas. Maybe I can re-make C. Memoria Robert Strait?

I sometimes feel like I have the only Wayndora left on the planet. I have never seen anyone else post pictures of a Wayndora. If someone else has OrchidWiz, or has a Wayndora they can post pict7res of, I would ____LOVE___ to see that to see how my Wayndora compares.

Here is the only one shown in OW. The cultivar is 'Lea' but that doesn't show as an awarded cultivar.

[Orchid Whisperer]

Originally Posted by silken

Here is the only one shown in OW. The cultivar is 'Lea' but that doesn't show as an awarded cultivar.

Silken - THANK YOU!!!

I have been looking for such a photo for a long time.

Back story on my plant. I purchased it in 1984 or 1985 from Cali Orchids in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico (a company by that name still exists but I suspect the ownership changed because their website says the company started in the 1990s). It was very clearly labeled as Cattleya Wayndora (Terry Wayne x Fedora) when I bought it.

Comparing the OW photo to my plant, they hardly even look like third cousins twice removed! I am not sure if my plant is just at opposite ends of the Wayndora grex's genetic spectrum from the 'Lea' cultivar, or if mine is a mislabeled plant.

I love my plant, and will continue to keep it labeled as Wayndora, but probably will not use it in breeding. I'll also provide the above information to anyone receiving a division in the future.