Orchid - Cattleya bowringiana

Orchid - Cattleya bowringiana

                                          ID#722

 

Epiphytic orchid from Belize. Cattleyas have long been counted amongst the best known and most sought-after orchids because of their beautiful, colorful and large flowers.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, high WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in Orchid mix
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Lavender clusters. No fragrance. Fall FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: leaves....
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant received in 2” pot. Repotted in 4” clay pot with Orchid bark mix. Keep in high light and water after medium dry. August 8, 2012. Mounted plant in wood trellis C with spahgnum moss backing. A small division, re-potted in 2”plastic with bark. Mounted small divisions (3 plants) on Trellis B (Oct 19, 2012) Jan.8,2 014: (1) 4” clay pot. Jan 2015: (1)4” wooden basket. First blooms Oct. 2018
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Oct. 2018

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October 2018