Cattleya Peckaviensis (C. aclandiae 'Tiger' x C. schilleriana v. coerulea) 5in

A lovely primary hybrid between two attractive cultivars. Lady Ackland's Cattleya (C. aclandiae), named after the wife of the first European able to cultivate it. C. schilleriana is a well-known and loved species most recognizable by their ruffled dark flowers and bright pink lip. Both are native Brazil, and are compact bifoliate species with a strong spiced fragrance. 

Photo is representative of the blooms but color may vary. 2nd and 3rd pictures are of the parents. 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 (55F min night, 95F 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:

1. C. Peckaviensis Tyler Boddyl
2. 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
3. 99143: C. schilleriana - Denis Motte