Let me explain further. Bifoliate Cattleyas are my first Love in orchids. They still are. This Cattleya guttata/leopoldii/tigrina business, species or no species has been going on for over 50 years.
I have grown both and from a vegetative and flower standpoint, guttata and leopoldii are very different. Guttata is larger, more robust, carries more flowers then leopoldii. Leopoldii has thinner pseudobulbs, more slender leaves, is a smaller plant with fewer flowers.
The first Bactia was registered by Veitchii way back when. I said that it had been remade many times. Whenever it was remade, the hybridizer is not permitted to rename the cross.
Since I consider leopoldii to be a variety of guttata, a cross of either with bowringiana would be the same hybrid.
Kew who are the official registrar of hybrid names and the AOS, do not see eye to eye on lots of things.
But you know what, I have had enough. I am tired of being attacked both face to face and behind my back. This will be my last post for a while. I really do not need to concern myself with imaginary experts any more.
Take care all and be well.
BigBill out!!
