catasetum macrocarpum

the name of this catasetum is derived from the word 'macro' (large) and the word 'carpus' (fruit). the flowers is in the non resupinated form, with the sepals and petals embracing the fleshy lip. this may be one important features in differentiating this species from it's hybrid like the xtapiriceps.
the mid portion of the lip had a 'trident' shape (however literature had stated that these configuration may vary among varieties and may not be crucial in identification).


appearance of the non resupinated flower with the chartreuse margin of the lip,

a lateral view of the flower

a close up on the detail of the lip margin, the "trident" shape but there might be some mild variation of the shape among different cultivars

appearance of the entire plant showing the erect nature of the spike, still a young plant, hoping to bring it to its prime by the next few cycle

appearance of the fill bloom, the trident shape of the labellum is fully visualized, the lateral sepals are still tightly clasped against the flower column.

Mormodes badia "Yellow Strain"

another mormodes in my collection, vibrant yellow with fine green stripes on the petals and sepals

the last two pic, showing appearance of the full bloom , the lateral sepals are arched backwards and the lip are folded up

Catasetum Suzie Chan (Penang x trulla/socco) *

slight issue with this plant, i confirm the ID from the originator, said it is penang x turlla/socco but later only to find out that they mistaken the trulla for a fimbriatum. 

So this is actually a Penang x fimbriatum. If you were to google for Ctsm Suzie Chan images, you can see a lot of fimbriatum gene in those crosses. there is even one that is identical to the "Suzie Chan" of mine. 

first image here appearance of the entire plant, large robust plant with heavily rooted pneumatophores, just like the fimbriatum

close up of the flower

another close up showing back folding of the lateral sepals like the fimbriatum parents

So should the originator of the plant notify the orchid registra about this?

A double lip Catasetum Chong Keng Yong

just to share this, a double lip Catasetum Chong Keng Yong. so far had only seen one double lip catasetum in the internet but never thought that i will come across one myself. Perhaps should start collecting unique/weird catasetums pics into X-files archives. haha ..


the appearance of the spike

the closeup on the double lip flower

catasetum expansum

the name of catasetum expansum is derived from the latin name expansus, referring to the broad flattened shape of the lip.
this is perhaps the second most used species for hybridization after catasetum pileatum. the flowers has a broad flattened lip, with a prominent raised triangular callus that is just below the lip cavity. the coloration of this callus is mostly described as blood red but there are also some variation in the coloration.
the column of this flower is also held at an angle that is almost perpendicular to the lip. the coloration of this species varies greatly among individuals.

catasetum cirrhaeoides - female

just to share the female catasetum cirrhaeoides 'claro'. though many growers dislikes the female flower of the catasetum, i embrace the arrival of this female cirrhaeoides with much joy. the flower size are much smaller, you can see the relative size of it in the first pic below, using a standard ball point pen as a marker.
i did try to self pollinate this, just curious would i still get a group of "claro" progeny or mixture of it.

the first pic below was taken two days before the female blooms

 female flower spike

closeup of female flower

Catasetum Penang x Catasetum Jumbo Pearl

this is another variety of a Catasetum Redland Black Cherry, but unlike my first first Redland Black Cherry, this one does not come with the specific variety of Jumbo Pearl that is used in the cross