Cattleya mossiae semi-alba x sib 5in
The national flower of Venezuela! This species produces huge 7" white ruffled flowers with a pink lip. A species commonly used for crosses. Impressive flower size compared to the size of the plant. Fragrant - smells like bubblegum. This is not a compact species.
Photos are representative of the parents and the resulting cross will be a combination of the two. Color may vary.
CATTLEYA CARE INFO:
Potting mix: Coarse orchid bark. Repot when pot bound in Spring. Benefits from additional air holes in the pot.
Light: Bright indirect - partial direct light. South or West facing preferred.
Water: Water frequently in hot months when media is fully dry, decrease in cold months. Quick drying is key to preventing root rot in Cattleyas. Water around the perimeter of the pot to prevent center from staying too wet.
Temp: Intermediate-warm (60F min night, 95F 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 in winter.
Photo credit:
1. By sunoochi from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - [Venezuela] Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's Grande’ C.Parker ex Hook., Bot. Mag. 65: t. 3669 (1838), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78415278
2.By sunoochi from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - [Venezuela] Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's Grande’ C.Parker ex Hook., Bot. Mag. 65: t. 3669 (1838), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78415246