Cattleya Jentri 5in

In Spike! (7/9/24)

Primary hybrid (C. trianae x jenmanii) that will produce large blush ruffled blooms with a violet lip. Will be morning fragrant and is kind of floral and spicy. C. trianae is from Colombia and C. jenmanii is from Venezuela so growth conditions are pretty similar. Warm, bright. Should be slightly more compact than trianae (which gets to be around 2 feet tall). 

Photo is of C. Jentri 'Aileen' - color and shape may vary. Blooming size plant, will not arrive in bloom unless stated. 

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 in cold months. After flowering a dry rest period follows. 

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

Humidity: 50-80%, not too picky.

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: C. Jentri 'Aileen' photo by Maureen Pulignano