New candidate for this month is Cattleya amethystoglossa.

Cattleya amethystoglossa, Lindl. & Rchb.f. ex R. Warner 1862 is accepted species by POWO (Kew). The native range of this species is Brazil (Pernambuco to Espirito Santo). It is a pseudobulbous epiphyte and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.

There are several color forms of this species. Kew only recognizes all as Cattleya amethystoglossa.

Previous Awards:

There are 91 AOS awards for Cattleya amethystoglossa. The latest award granted in Chicago in February 8, 2025.

Description:

There are 11 flowers on one upright inflorescence 28-cm tall. Plant is 66-cm wide by 55-cm high. Plant growing in bark mix in 22-cm terracotta pot. 

Flower Measurements:

NS H - 9.2 cm;                   NS V -10.0 cm;

Dorsal Sep. W - 2.2 cm;    Dorsal Sep. L - 5.2 cm;

Petal W - 3.4 cm;               Petals L - 4.6 cm;

Lat/Sepal W - 2.6 cm;       Lat/Sepal L - 4.0 cm;

Lip/Pouch W - 2.6 cm;     Lip/Pouch L - 4.0 cm.