Orchid-Lc. Supersonic ‘Striking Lip’


                                      ID#945

 

Laelia cattleya clone.

A cross of Lc. Little Oliver x L. purpurata.

Beautiful compact size cattleya with medium size flowers with a very striking dark vivid reddish/purple lip and a dark golden throat.

Fragrant possibly at night.



Nursery ID: T-4676

HEIGHT X SPREAD: Compact 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: Dark red lip with yellow center. Petals and septals pink with a dorsal darker pink separation. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: fertilize during gorwing season. A vigorous compact grower and prolific fragrant bloomer. 
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant arrived from Hawaii in 2.5” plastic pot with small orchiata mix. 1.5 to 2 yrs. from blooming size. Extensive root system overflowing the pot. Repotted into (1) 4” clay pot with med. orchiata mix. Jan. 2016: (1) 4” clay pot. Second plant mounted on grapevine mid January 2017. Feb. 2017: (1) clay 4”/O, (1) grapevine mounted. August 2023: Second plant on GV DEAD, removed. Total (1) plant left.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Oct. 2019

1st. plant

Oct. 2019

Additional Information: www.carmelaorchids.net

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

3d. left of hook

2d. plant/ Jan. 2017

November 2017