C. maxima var.coerulea 4in

Budding season 4/21/24

A very nice blue form of C. maxima. Very fragrant, seeded population so there will be variation in the flowers. Blooming size. 

Photos are representative of the blooms you can expect but are not from the exact plant. There is a good deal of color variation in this hybrid. Will not arrive in bloom.

CATTLEYA CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse orchid bark or mounted on cork with long fiber sphagnum. Repot when pot bound in Spring.

Light: Bright indirect - partial direct light. South or West facing preferred. Give as much light as possible while keeping up with watering. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media is fully dry, decrease in cold months. Water every day or every other day if mounted. 

Temp: Warm (60F min night, 90F max day).

Humidity: 40-80%, high humidity must be accompanied by good air circulation. 

Fertilizing: 1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Decrease to 1/4 strength or less in winter.