Catasetum vinaceum
 

Catasetum vinaceum is blooming now for the very first time in its life – the plant is still very young. But I have to say I’m very pleased with flowers.
This wonderful Brazilian species can be found in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul States . Species is extremely variable in colour. Shown plant is a cross between two forms, namely tipo and bicolor.

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Very cool. How does this one smell?

That is a gorgeous bloom, Gena!

:)

Wow, I like that! How big is the plant and flowers Gena?

Gena, very nice vinaceum...

I like this one too! I need something like this eventually

Beautiful!! Thanks!

Awesome Gena!

Kim

Gena, this one looks really great.....

Steve,
Shirley,
Dave,
Ramón,
Fren,
SP2340,
Kim,
Bruno,
Thank you very much, guys! :)

Steve, saying truth I don’t know yet! It’s ridiculous, but I didn’t have possibility to smell it during the day …. :blushing:
Dave, it is not big at all –biggest leaves are about 9-9.5 in, biggest PB is approximately 3 in and the flowers are 2.4 in across.