Cattleya walkeriana var. semi-alba

Cattleya princeps, Barb. Rodr. 1877

walkeriana = E. Walker, botanist and traveling companion of Gardner during the Brazilian voyage

epiphytic on giant old trees on rocky limestone plateaus, small trees or moist rocks near streams at elevations up to 2000 meters

Cattleya walkeriana is a compact growing species from Brazil, the flower coloration is variable. The normal color is pink, depending on the location and sunlight, the color palette can range from pale pink to dark reddish purple. White and bluish varieties have also been found. For flower formation is possible pronounced dormancy in winter.
Cattleya walkeriana var. semi-alba is a colour form with white petals and sepals and a red-violet lip. The colour of the petals and sepals can show a delicate pink tinge depending on the culture, but this is highly dependent on the culture.