Caularthron bicornutum 4in

A species in the Cattleya alliance that grows along the Amazon river and likes bright warm-hot conditions. They put out tall vertical spikes with large white flowers that have a citrus fragrance. Very cool and unique species, sometimes hard to find. Ants will sometimes act as guardians. 

Blooming size plants - not currently in bloom. 

CATTLEYA CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse orchid bark or basket. 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 (60F min night, 90F max day).

Humidity: 50-80%, too dry of conditions can result in stunted or 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: By Maarten Sepp - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3255870