Cattleya (Sophronitis) Orbiter (coccinea ‘Toyko’ SMM/JOGA x cernua) 2in

Very compact Sophronitis-type primary hybrid. Pictured are the parents. Floriferous with bright red blooms, small, prefers intermediate-cool temperatures. Fragrant, and will put out 2-3 blooms at a time. If you're interested in Sophronitis but aren't sure if you're at the right skill level this is a great option. 

Pictures are representative of blooms but are not the blooms from this exact plant. Blooming size plant. Will not arrive in bud or bloom unless stated. 

SOPHRONITIS/CATTLEYA CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Fine orchid bark, loose sphagnum, or mounted. 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 or stop in cold months. After flowering a dry rest period follows. 

Temp: Cool-intermediate (50F min night, 80F max day). Be careful with high temps!

Humidity: 50-80%, 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: Orchid Web, By Airborne Pilot - Sophronitis cernua_flwrs4xUploaded by Orchi, CC BY-SA 2.0, https-//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29336025