Laelia (Cattleya) purpurata x sib ('Raspberry' x 'Double Flame') 5in

The Brazilian national flower. This is a very pink cultivar. Fragrant. Needs high light to bloom. Great orchid for the enthusiast's collection. Becomes absolutely massive.

Blooming size plant in 5in pot. Photo is representative of the blooms you can expect but color may vary. 

CATTLEYA CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse orchid bark or mounted on cork with long fiber sphagnum. Repot when pot bound in Spring.

Light: Bright indirect - partial direct light. South or West facing preferred. Give as much light as possible while keeping up with watering. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media is fully dry, decrease in cold months. Water every day or every other day if mounted. 

Temp: Intermediate-warm (55F 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 or less in winter.  

Photo credit: Barefoot Orchids