Orchid-Sc.Mini Collins ‘Pink Sherbet’


                                      ID#951

 

Sophrocattleya =

Cattleya x Sophronitis. Abbreviated = Sc.

Mini Collins is a hybrid of a standard white C. Michael Collins; with S. Arizona (S. brevipedunculata x S. coccinea)

A miniature plant that will bloom in a 3-4 “ size pot, 2 to 3 times per year.



Nursery ID: T-4420

HEIGHT X SPREAD: Miniature 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: white with a flush of pale pink. Lip shows a ruffle skirt of dark pink and a center of bright yellow. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: fertilize during gorwing season. The mini-cats are plants that will stay under 6” tall and bloom in a 3-4” pot. It is not uncommon for mini-cats to bloom twice a year and occasionally three times a year.
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. * Two plants found in original pot reveiced. Re-potted into(2) 3.5” clay pots. Jan. 2016: (2) 4” clay pots. Feb. 2017: (1) clay 4”/O
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

March 27, 2015

March 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