Cattleya Orchid by danapommet
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Description
Wikipedia says: Cattleya is a genus of 113 species of orchids from Costa Rica to tropical South America. They are widely known for their large, showy flowers, and were used extensively in hybridization for the cut-flower trade until the 1980s when pot plants became more popular. The flowers of the hybrids can vary in size from 2 to 6 inches (5 cm to 15 cm). They occur in all colors except true blue and black. The typical flower has three rather narrow sepals and three usually broader petals: two petals are similar to each other, and the third is the quite different conspicuous lip, featuring various markings and specks and an often frilly margin.
This photo was taken at the now closed American Orchid Society west of Delray Beach, Florida. This is an older photo from my old Minolta camera. This photo could be as old as 2004 and I left it large for zooming.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments.
They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (37)
What a beauty it is! Pinker than pink and lush as only the tropics can be...well captured!
Gorgeous orchid. :))))))) Alecia would love this orchid since it is her favorite color. :)))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :)))))
Beautiful presentation and flower . Great color on it ((5++)) http://www.tubewatcher.tv/1515 A nice video of mine whit children
very interesting orchid! it looks like a some creature reaching out to snare the unwary. its face is the yellow part of the flower very cool
so colorful and beautiful my friend, and always thanks for your great support. the details are smashing Dana.. zoom is a must! dear Blush/Susan would have loved this photo, and from above i think she does..
It's a beauty!!
Beautiful, Dana! It's a shame that place shut.
Beautiful.
This is a beautiful orchid and one which I have not seen before. Excellent shot Dana.
Superb color and detail!
Great shot of a beautiful orchid with lots of detail in zoom.
Lovely shot Dana!
So nice colors ! Superb flower and capture, Dana! De si jolies couleurs ! Superbe fleur, excellente photo, Dana!
Obviously, pot was more profitable, if not as visually stunning. In my state, we put the pot dealers out of business last year...maybe they'll go back to growing pretty orchids now.
Splendid in full size, I like the vivid colors, excellent shot, Dana !
What a beautiful bright color. Great shot :)
belle fleur
WOW!!!!!What a marvelous flower my friend!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
'just' gorgeous!!
Now this is a color of one i have not seen gorgeous capture my friend.
marvelous flowers and detailed capture
An amazing shot of this spectacular orchid.Such wonderful form and color.
beautiful
Beautiful, such a lovely colour!! xx
Stunning shot!! On our honeymoon to Hawaii we went to a botanical garden and walking down the path I happened to look up and there, in the crook of a tree were some of these beauties growing wild...such a treat to see!
Beauty
fabulous capture
MARVELOUS IMAGE
Beautiful shot, Dana! Orchids are common but expensive here!
incredibel colored beauty! fantastic datails! interesting info! thx ;o)