Cyc. William Clarke '#2' x Cyc Brown's Choice 'Spotted Swan'

A Swan-Necked Heavyweight with Dark Mahogany and Leopard Spots

A fresh Catasetinae cross bringing together two rich, glossy powerhouses from our benches. It produces arching spikes crowded with thick, shell-like blooms that look as if they were freshly dipped in high-gloss varnish.

Each flower features swept-back petals in deep mahogany and burnt bronze, opening to reveal a sculpted copper lip dusted with intricate dark spotting. The arching column gives every blossom the distinct profile of a swan gliding across dark water.

The show hits its peak around midday when the flowers release a warm, heavy fragrance of allspice and dark chocolate that easily fills a room. While many large-flowered orchids demand expansive bench space, these slender pseudobulbs grow tall and straight, keeping a very light footprint. They drop their leaves for a complete winter nap, allowing you to tuck them away on a dry back shelf for a few months while they rest, making them one of the most space-efficient specimen plants you can grow.

Quick Care Guide

• Light: Cycnoches William Clarke x Cycnoches Brown's Choice requires bright, filtered light to maintain light apple-green foliage during active growth.

• Water: Water heavily while actively growing, then suspend watering completely when leaves drop in winter.

• Temperature: Nights 62–68°F, days 75–90°F. Consistent warmth is essential through spring and summer.

• Fertilizer: Feed heavily with a balanced orchid fertilizer once new spring roots reach two inches long.

• Mature size: Pseudobulbs reach 10 to 16 inches tall; arching spikes carry 6 to 12 flowers.