Cattleyas, Corsages, and a Whole Lot of WOW! | June Meeting Recap + July Field Trip Info
- Tampa Orchid Club
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 27
June 24, 2025 -- Keith and Dina Emig of Winter Haven Orchid Society
The Tampa Orchid Club’s June 24, 2025 meeting was a fragrant feast for the senses thanks to guest speakers Keith and Dina Emit of the Winter Haven Orchid Society. Keith shared his deep love and knowledge of Cattleyas in a truly captivating presentation of his top 20 unifoliates.
A few standouts from his list included:
🌸 C. mossiae
Known as the “Easter Cattleya,” this Venezuelan native features big, floppy, fragrant flowers.
🌸 C. trianae
Blooms in winter with up to 8” fragrant flowers. The ‘Big Bopper’ alba variety is especially showy with huge white blooms, once popular in corsages.
🌸 C. labiata
Considered the “Mother of all Cattleyas,” this species originates from Brazil and Venezuela and smells delightfully of cloves.
🌸 C. Woodsly
Nicknamed the “Queen of Orchids,” this one drew audible gasps from the room.
🌸 C. 'Raquela'
Simply stunning—OMG levels of beautiful!
Keith provided a full-length Powerpoint list of many more of these magnificent Cattleyas. The images were astounding, one amazing bloom after another...
It was truly a WOW! presentation.
Don’t Forget! July Field Trip to Palmer Orchids
🗓️ Tuesday, July 22, 2025
📍 Palmer Orchids – 22700 Taylor Dr, Bradenton, FL
Join us for a fun day of orchid shopping and camaraderie! After exploring Palmer Orchids' incredible selection, we’ll enjoy a bring-your-own bag lunch on-site.
Van Rider Info:
$8 per person (cash)
12 seats available
Meet at 9 AM @ Northdale Park (meet in back lot)
RSVP with Lynn Turke at (813) 833-9598
Driving yourself or carpooling?
Meet directly at Palmer Orchids at 10 AM
We hope to see you there!
