Ctsm. sanguineum 'Monkey Face' x Ctsm. spitzii 'Red 48'

SVO 11108 - 3'' pot, Blooming Size.

Notes from the breeder:

Ctsm. sanguineum is native to Venezuela, and the name of this species refers to the blood-like “sanguine” coloration of the flowers in some cultivars. This species produces straight, upright inflorescences with as many as 16 flowers in October and November. Plants are sturdy, robust growers. The flower shape is quite unusual - take a good look at the photo. Can you see the monkey face? Ctsm. spitzii is one of the last Catasetum species of the year to flower, and it does so with one of the most impressive displays. The arching inflorescences are very sturdy, carrying many well-displayed flowers. As its name suggests, the cultivar 'Red 48' has red flowers and carries up to 48 blooms on a single inflorescence. This is a primary hybrid, a cross between two species. Each parental species will contribute about 50% of its genetic material to the offspring, and we expect plants to have strong upright arching inflorescences of 25 well-arranged flowers in red colors with spots.