Laeliocattleya trick or treat 'orange beauty' x Tropical Sunset 'Oceans heaven'
Feb. 17, 2015: This is the Lc. I got from last night's raffle. I'm really happy to have won a flower just before it's ready to bloom. I believe I have a good idea of what this will look like, but it will be a bit of a surprise. She's just gorgeous with very strong leaves and smooth pseudobulbs. My first cattleya!
Feb. 27, 2015: And here she is. This flower is so great with orange sepals, slightly darker reddish petals and this freckled lip. I lost 3 buds after I brought her home so these opened flowers are a special treat.
Mar. 17, 2015: Here's a nice photo of the Trick Sunset in among her peers. This was such a lovely surprise from a raffle table score. It's a favorite in the house and I hope her flowers continue to last for a while longer.