One of the finest mendelii ever found. This plant is a division of the original species brought into England in the late 1800's and has giant 8 inch pure white flowers with just a faint hint of pink in the lip that can fade after being open. It was utilized in some very important Cattleya breeding resulting in some very fine alba Cattleya off spring. Super rare! Tested virus free in 2017. The plant in the photos that is in bud is the actual plant you will receive . Photos of plant in bud posted on 4/13/2023.