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Anyone know this one?
I recently acquired some sadly neglected orchids, one of which was labelled Schombocattleya gee willikers x C. forbesii I haven't been able to find any reference to this.
Does anyone know of this one, or better still, have a photo? Baz in Oz |
Myrmecocattleya (formerly Schombocattleya) Gee Willikers (Cattleya guttata x Myrmecophila thomsoniana). I can tell you that with C. guttata in the mix (also one of the parents in C. Chocolate Drop), it's gonna be really cool.
C. forbesii is a really nice plant. Light green sepals and petals with a white lip..looks like it might be waxy like the guttata...WOW, your unnamed hybrid is going to be a really great plant!!! |
Thanks you for the info CoolPhrog. There is no guarantee the plant will survive as it is in bad shape but after your description, I will have to give it extra care.
What did poor old Herr Schomburgkia do to have his name struck off? The people responsible for naming orchids have a lot to answer for as I had just learned to pronounce Schomburgkia - well almost. I have C. chocolate drop "kodama" which is yet to flower, that came from the same source at Gee Willikers but is in better condition. Years ago, I had Schom. thompsoniana x ? and it had the most delightful light perfume. Baz in Oz |
We have faith that you will bring this beauty through with flying colors!!!
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CoolPhrog, your faith is probably misplaced but thanks anyway. If it does survive, flowering will be way down the track.
Baz in Oz |
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