Broughtonia sanguinea var. alba crossed to Cattleya guttata created Cattleytonia Maui Maid. A sibling cross has resulted in a collection of Ctna. Maui Maid that shows a great deal of uniformity and subtle variation.

Uniformly ivory in color with round shaped flowers held on spikes, there seems to be no variation in terms of yielding pinks or other unexpected colors. The variation occurs in the shades of ivory and off-whites, some flowers tend to be expressive of the greenish C. guttata while others might be a whiter ivory in color. Shapes can range from full round to slightly slenderized petals and sepals.

The season for blooming seems to be all year round with a heavier flowering during the winter months into spring. Exceptionally clean foliage, easy care, multiple blooming seasons, spiking habit and compact growth make Ctna. Maui Maid a favorite for many orchid growers and collectors.

The lovely fragrance tends to be delicate, sweet, and some have a bit of a zest to it. Blossoms look delicate, especially for it's intricately fringed lip, but the flowers have a significant amount of substance and last over several weeks.

Breeding with Ctna. Maui Maid has shown amazing fertility and a significant amount of worthy progeny. The relative simplicity of Ctna. Maui Maid's genes may contribute to this since it is a primary hybrid, a cross of two species.

Although Ctna. Maui Maid may not be something new to long time orchid growers, its enduring characteristics has prompted me to mention this exquisitely simplistic orchid, along with the significantly improved individuals found in this sibling cross.