Cattleya purpurata (f. Striata 'Jason's Choice' x f. Schusteriana ).

Cattleya purpurata (previously known as Laelia purpurata), Lindl. & Paxton 1852 is accepted species by POWO (Kew). Found in Santa Catarina state of Brazil in the canopy of wooded hillsides, as a medium sizes, hot to cool growing pseudobulbous epiphyte.

There are several color forms of this species, including f. Alba, f. Carnea, f. Flamea, f. Fubra, f. Sanguinea, f, Striata, f. Schusteriana and several other forms. 

Previous Awards:

There are 273 AOS awards for Cattleya purpurata, including different color forms and varieties. The latest award granted in Hawaii Center Monthly Judging in June 14, 2025.

Description:

There are 4 flowers on one upright 34-cm inflorescence. Plant is 71-cm wide by 42-cm high. Plant growing in bark mix in 20-cm plastic pot. 

Flower Measurements:

NS H - 14.2 cm;                   NS V -13.1 cm;

Dorsal Sep. W - 2.1 cm;    Dorsal Sep. L - 7.7 cm;

Petal W - 4.0 cm;               Petals L - 8.1 cm;

Lat/Sepal W - 2.0 cm;       Lat/Sepal L - 8.0 cm;

Lip/Pouch W - 4.5 cm;     Lip/Pouch L - 7.2 cm.

Exhibitor - Bill Bodei (Deep Cut Orchid Society, NJ)

Plant has been nominated for flower award and scored 80 pts Award of Merit

Virtual Award Description

Four flowers on one upright 34-cm inflorescence; sepals lanceolate, white, faint magenta blush, faintly striated magenta; dorsal sepal margins recurved distally; petals broadly lanceolate, white, blushed pink, striated magenta, heavier striations centrally, margins slightly undulate; lip tubular, closed over column, deep magenta, throat white, striated magenta; substance good; texture matte.