Cycnoches haagii
Cycnoches haagii
Cycnoches haagii Barb. Rodr. (1882) is accepted species by POWO, Kew.
The native range of this species is South Tropical America. It is a pseudobulbous epiphyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Previous Awards:
There are 6 AOS awards for Cycnoches haagii including 1 CHM, 2 JC, 2 CCM and 1 HCC.
Description:
Candidate plant has 30 flowers on four up to 15-cm inflorescences, arising from one bulb. Plant has 2 bulbs, old bulb is 17-cm tall, new (flowering bulb) is 22-cm tall. Plant is growing in 5-cm square pot in moss.
Flower Measurements:
NS H - 5.8 cm; NS V -5.8 cm;
Dorsal Sep. W - 0.9 cm; Dorsal Sep. L - 3.6 cm;
Petal W - 1.5 cm; Petals L - 3.0 cm;
Lat/Sepal W - 0.9 cm; Lat/Sepal L - 2.7 cm;
Lip/Pouch L - 2.0 cm.
Exhibitor
Plant has been nominated for flower award and scored 78 pts Highly Commended Certificate
Virtual Award Description
Thirty non-resupinate, stellate, male flowers on four inflorescences up to 15-cm presented on one bulb; flower olive green; sepals elipitic with darker green venation; petals ovate with darker venation and fine, dark brown spots more concentrated at distal end; lip spade shaped, cream with olive spots, margins greenish-brown; column heavily speckled dark brown; substance firm; texture matte.