Barrita Orchids
Cattleya Orchid Hybrid SVO10802 (Sl. Orpetii 'Hidden Treasure 4n' AM/AOS x Soph. wittigiana 'Pink Opal' AM/AOS)
Hybrid seedling plant in a 50mm tube.
Sl. Pink Diamond
Orpetii (Soph. coccinea x L. pumila) 'Hidden Treasure 4N’ is an awarded cultivar from the breeding of Alan Koch at Gold Country Orchids. Its dark purple-red flowers are as wide as the plant is tall! It’s a vigorous grower, flowers twice a year, and the plant develops multiple leads easily. This cultivar of Soph. wittigiana is the best grower, most reliable bloomer and has excellent shape, it has to be one of the best examples of this species. The flowers of Pink Diamond have all the charm of the Sophronitis species and are easy to grow and flower in a wide range of conditions.
Imported Seedling from Sunset Valley Orchids, USA. Picture shows the parent of this cross. The above description was written by Fred Clarke and details the expectation of this hybrid. For information on growing Cattleyas check out our growing page at http://barritaorchids.com/pages/growers-resource-page
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We understand that you want the best possible plants. While it's possible that a leaf might have a minor chew mark or blemish, rest assured that our experienced team carefully selects the finest plants available for each order. Keep in mind that each cross has its own unique characteristics, so some plants may be smaller than others.