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A very pale Cattleya skinneri

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Ricardo, Apr 14, 2012.

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  1. Apr 14, 2012 #1
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    This Cattleya skinneri has a very pale pink color. How you would call this slight tinge of color?
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  2. Apr 15, 2012 #2
    gnathaniel

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    Albescens? Very nice color form of a beautiful species whatever you call it! I have a hard(er) time appreciating pure white flowers and I find it very pleasing when they have little tinges and accents of color.
     
  3. Mar 18, 2013 #3
    jimminy.cricket

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    I love the subtley of the color that's barely there. Such a delicate look. Very nice
     
  4. Mar 19, 2013 #4
    Marni

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    I just came across something very similar on Facebook that is labeled var. oculata.
     
  5. Mar 19, 2013 #5
    Ricardo

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    Marni

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    I agree that is more what I would expect an oculata to be. However I find their use of it as an alba as a very odd choice since it has a dark spot. :confused: I think your description as a pale form works pretty well. It is lovely.
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2013 #7
    spiro K.

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    Its really nice.You could describe it as a blushing white.!
     
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