Cattleya ID, Orchid Databases & BLC vs SLC Hybrids

Angelo bought a white Cattleya (99% white, light yellow lip), BLC 'Annie Belle', and SLC 'Anduril Krull's Scarlet'. Asked for ID help, database software names, and BLC vs SLC difference.

Cattleya ID Guess

Many white Cattleyas with yellow lip. Best guess: Cattleya 'Angel Bells'.

Orchid Database Software

1. Wildcatt (wildcattdata.com) — affordable, essential lookup tables (parentage, awards, hybridizers). No photos.
2. AOS Awards Quarterly — includes awarded plant photos + lookups. On AOS website.
3. OrchidWiz — most powerful, all features, high cost (hundreds of dollars). Regular paid updates for all.

BLC vs SLC

• BLC = Brassavola × Laelia × Cattleya. Warmer growers. Brassavola, Laelia, Cattleya contributions.
• SLC = Sophronitis × Laelia × Cattleya. Cooler growers. Sophronitis = red/orange species → imparts red/orange to hybrids.