05/29/2026
Something different in the patio:
Cattleya eldorado (wallisii)
There is nothing quite like the elegance of a Cattleya eldorado in full bloom on the patio! Native to the warm, humid lowlands of the Amazon basin, this species is a true masterpiece of nature.
What makes her so special? That striking contrast between the soft, delicate petals and the brilliant, deeply saturated gold disc in the throat, perfectly framed by a crisp white or purple-veined lip. As a beautiful bonus, she fills the patio air with one of the sweetest, most distinct fragrances in the orchid world. ✨
Truly a prized gem for any classic species collection!
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Cattleya eldorado (wallisii)
¡No hay nada como la elegancia de una Cattleya eldorado en plena floración en el patio! Nativa de las tierras bajas, cálidas y húmedas de la cuenca del Amazonas, esta especie es una verdadera obra maestra de la naturaleza.
¿Qué la hace tan especial? Ese contraste espectacular entre sus pétalos delicados y el disco de un dorado brillante y profundo en la garganta, perfectamente enmarcado por un labelo impecable (ya sea blanco puro o con sutiles venas púrpuras). Y como un regalo maravilloso, llena todo el aire del patio con una de las fragancias más dulces y distintivas del mundo de las orquídeas. ✨
¡Sin duda, una joya imprescindible para cualquier colección de especies clásicas!
05/28/2026
Each Cattleya species carries the story of its native forests. Watching them bloom right here at home feels like keeping a small, wild piece of nature alive🌿
Just blooming-
Cattleya mossiae alba 'Daniela' HCC/AOS🌱
05/26/2026
May blooms🍃
Cattleya mossiae semi alba 'Lovely'💚
05/26/2026
May blooms-
Cattleya mossiae semi alba 'Luna'🍃
05/25/2026
Today, we honor and remember all the brave individuals who gave their lives for this country. 🇺🇸✨
On this meaningful day, the patio continues to gift us with more gorgeous Cattleya mossiae in full bloom. Sharing this beautiful reminder of resilience and life with all of you. 🍃
Cattleya mossiae 'Rapturevine' HCC/AOS🍃
Beautiful large flowers. It is a division from the original plant from our friend Ivan Romero.
05/24/2026
Yesterday, May 23rd, marked the anniversary of the proclamation of the Cattleya mossiae as the National Flower of Venezuela! 🇻🇪✨
Also known as the "Flor de Mayo" (May Flower), this spectacular orchid was officially chosen in 1951 to represent the country's rich natural beauty.
This species is such an important part of our collection, and it is a true pleasure for us to enjoy its delicate substance, and striking color every year. To celebrate this special day, we are so happy to share some of them with all of you! 💚
Left to right:
-Cattleya mossiae pentaflamea 'Cerro Verde'
-Cattleya mossiae 'Prime'
-Cattleya mossiae semi alba 'Taylor'
-Cattleya mossiae 'La Bonita'
Happy anniversary to this Venezuelan treasure!
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¡Ayer, 23 de mayo, se celebró el aniversario de la proclamación de la Cattleya mossiae como la Flor Nacional de Venezuela! 🇻🇪✨
También conocida como la "Flor de Mayo", esta espectacular orquídea fue elegida oficialmente en 1951 para representar la inmensa belleza natural del país.
Esta especie es una parte sumamente importante de nuestra colección, y para nosotros es un verdadero placer disfrutar de su delicada sustancia y vibrantes colores cada año. ¡Para celebrar este día tan especial, nos hace muy felices compartir algunas de ellas con todos ustedes! 💚
¡Feliz aniversario a esta joya de la flora venezolana!
05/24/2026
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05/14/2026
Cattleya mossiae 'La Bonita' features a lovely bloom; although the flowers grow very close together, their form, substance, and color make them highly attractive. It is the result of a cross between a standard *mossiae* and a *semi-alba* variety.
Enjoy it!
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Cattleya mossiae 'La Bonita', preciosa floración, aunque las flores se presentan muy juntas, la forma, la sustancia y el color la hacen muy atractiva. Es el resultado de un cruce entre una mossiae tipo y una semi alba.
Disfrútenla!
05/13/2026
Cattleya lueddemanniana 'Daila'🍃
('Segundo' x 'Margret')
Semi alba type with some pink shades in petals and sepals.
March blooms
05/13/2026
Cattleya lueddemanniana rubra 'Cora'🍃
February blooms