Cattleya maxima x coerulea Delicata
An exceptional cross within this iconic species native to Ecuador, pairing the standard form with a select, delicately colored coerulea clone. It features a robust, upright growth habit and produces strong, erect inflorescences that display a crowded canopy of large, highly fragrant blossoms designed to captivate collectors.
- Light: Bright indirect light or filtered morning sun with a 40–50% shade cloth to protect the foliage from scorching.
- Temperature: 59–86°F (15–30°C); a versatile intermediate to warm grower that thrives with a distinct day-to-night drop.
- Humidity: 60–80%; high humidity combined with continuous, gentle air movement prevents stagnant moisture on the leaves.
- Watering: Water heavily during active growth and allow the medium to dry almost completely between applications; reduce frequency during winter rest.
Additional Notes
Potting in a coarse, well-draining bark mixture or mounting on a large cork plaque perfectly accommodates its large growth habit and showy 5-inch (12.5 cm) flowers. Your plant ships bare root and should be thoroughly rehydrated at an intermediate temperature before being potted or mounted upon arrival.
Description
An exceptional cross within this iconic species native to Ecuador, pairing the standard form with a select, delicately colored coerulea clone. It features a robust, upright growth habit and produces strong, erect inflorescences that display a crowded canopy of large, highly fragrant blossoms designed to captivate collectors.
- Light: Bright indirect light or filtered morning sun with a 40–50% shade cloth to protect the foliage from scorching.
- Temperature: 59–86°F (15–30°C); a versatile intermediate to warm grower that thrives with a distinct day-to-night drop.
- Humidity: 60–80%; high humidity combined with continuous, gentle air movement prevents stagnant moisture on the leaves.
- Watering: Water heavily during active growth and allow the medium to dry almost completely between applications; reduce frequency during winter rest.
Additional Notes
Potting in a coarse, well-draining bark mixture or mounting on a large cork plaque perfectly accommodates its large growth habit and showy 5-inch (12.5 cm) flowers. Your plant ships bare root and should be thoroughly rehydrated at an intermediate temperature before being potted or mounted upon arrival.
