Orchid-Slc. (waianae Blaze x Jungle jewel) 'Yellow Surprise'                                         

                                        ID#997

 

Slc. = Sophlaeliocattleya

A man made hybrid of sophronitis, laelia and cattleya orchids. Smaller plant than a typical cattleya. Flowers usually shades of red, orange or yellow.


Nursery ID: T-4837

HEIGHT X SPREAD: Compact plant PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: high light, indirect. WATER: allow to dry between water high humidity SOIL: wood baskets or clay pots with orchiata mix.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Bright yellow with a solid red lip. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: fertilize during gorwing season. Single leaf per pseudobulb/stem.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant arrived from Hawaii in 2.5” plastic pot with medium orchiata mix. 1.5 to 2 yrs. from blooming size. Kept as received. Jan. 2016: (1) 2” plastic pot. Feb. 2017: Plant not found, perish?
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

July 2015

July 2015

Waiting for blooms!

Additional Information: www.carmelaorchids.net

Carmela orchids Inc.  Phone (808) 963-6189    P.O. Box 277, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710

February 2017