Cattleya aclandiae x sib 4in

Lady Ackland's Cattleya, named after the wife of the first European able to cultivate it. Native to Bahia, Brazil, this is a lovely compact bifoliate species with a mild spiced fragrance. 

Photo is representative of the blooms but color may vary. Near to blooming size plant, will not arrive in bloom. 

CATTLEYA CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse orchid bark. Repot when pot bound in Spring.

Light: Bright indirect - partial direct light. Shaded South or West facing preferred. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media is fully dry, decrease dramatically in cold months. After flowering a dry rest period follows. 

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

Humidity: 60-80%, too dry of conditions can result in stunted and slowed growth.

Fertilizing: 1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Do not fertilize during winter rest period after flowering until new growth is observed in spring.

Photo credit: By snotch from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - [Bahia, Brazil] Cattleya aclandiae Lindl., Edwards's Bot. Reg. 26: t. 48 (1840), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69268674