Actually, the hybrid has been names Potinara Mitsuo Akatsuka.

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bob wrote:
Hi again sue;

Forgot to maention that there was a plastic insert in the original
pot
(2") It said (Blc Fred Stewart- Pot Ikuko Akatsuka).
Th pinted matetr that was stapled to the plant cover saying " large
dark purpl-new hybred cattaleya orchid". There is a picture that can
make anyone drool.
I labled the plastic sticker with the date of transplant
Bob


Good you got a plant identification. A link to one of the parents
cross is below
http://www.fendersflora.com/picture....patriciaphelps

an unbloomed cross may look different than the photo you received.
However the cross should give nice looking blooms on a smaller more
manageable plant than a Blc. It should also bloom younger so that you
can see results sooner.

If you give it too much sun after transplanting, you may have problems.
Try and get the roots established into the medium with extra humidity
below the pot. Providing shade and filtered light is a very good idea.
You may want to move it out of any direct sun from the window for a
while. Sunburn will show on a "flat" surface of the leaf facing the
most intense light. The back (underside) of the leaves are most
susceptable. Watch the leaves for places that turn a lighter color.

Good luck.