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title: "They opened!!! They are a little more white vs yellow to the naked…"
description: "They opened!!! They are a little more white vs yellow to the naked eye. So worth the wait- highly recommend upping the light for these cattleya types. I am in…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/t3sTMtMr7q7nA5uMXXdISh"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Jen"
published: "2025-03-08T03:10:16.500047Z"
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# They opened!!! They are a little more white vs yellow to the naked…

_Posted by Jen on 2025-03-08_

They opened!!! They are a little more white vs yellow to the naked eye. So worth the wait- highly recommend upping the light for these cattleya types. I am in love with that purple lip, and am finally detecting a bit of a night time/early morning scent!

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## 3 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2025-03-08

How lovely!

### Jen commented on 2025-03-09

Today she’s looking lavender. I’m so so so pleased.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/yzTKthJiLOlCUPKH-vsQ5NzOhcFfTrb-kTRTwJ_ViN0/jBKQGGsaQ1W5YK5dqvXiZg.webp?size=large)

#### MeasomerPi replied on 2025-03-09

Oooooo, I love it when flowers change color over time. And on can never have too much lavender 😁

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