Brazilian Orchid hybrid
Cattleya Hybrid
Brazilian Orchid hybrid
- Mixture of magnificently flowering cultivars
- 30 - 50 cm growth height
- Large, fragrant, multicolored flowers
- Epiphytic orchid for larger tropical terrariums
- Also suitable for pots with orchid substrate
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Description
Cattleya is certainly the most famous orchid genus, which is reflected in the name "Queen of Orchids". In the 19th century, Cattleya orchids became prestigious objects in wealthy circles. The more than 130 Cattleya species are widespread in tropical forests from Costa Rica to Argentina, especially Brazil, as epiphytes and ground orchids. Countless cultivars have been bred through cross-breeding, including with species from related genera such as Brassavola and Rhyncholaelia. Nurseries often send out a mixture of different, beautifully flowering cultivars that are not individually named. Accordingly, Aquasabi also offers a mixture of cultivars under the name Cattleya Hybrid. It is not known in advance which specific cultivar will be shipped.
Slender pseudobulbs with one or two elongate-ovate, firm, thick leaves develop on a rhizome with thick, gray-green aerial and adhesive roots. The plant without flowers is about 30 cm high. The inflorescence with several flower buds appears in a leaf axil at the tip of the pseudobulb. The flowering period is usually in winter to early spring. The long-lasting, multicolored flowers, which grow to around 15 cm, sometimes have a delicate fragrance. Depending on the cultivar, they can be white, pink, magenta, violet, red, yellow, orange or brown. The common name "Hooded orchids" for Cattleya refers to the shape of the strikingly large flower lip.
Like their parent species, Cattleya hybrids are primarily epiphytic plants with adhesive roots.However, they can also be kept in a loose orchid substrate in a pot. Water regularly by spraying or dipping with soft water, but avoid waterlogging. The substrate should be allowed to dry off between waterings. An orchid fertilizer can be added to the water about once a month. Cattleya hybrids are tropical orchids that need to be kept warm, but a cooler, drier period in winter promotes flower formation. Do not fertilize during this time. Lowering the temperature at night is also beneficial for Cattleya, as for practically all orchids.
In larger terrariums, Cattleya cultivars are among the most magnificently flowering plants of all.Together with other eye-catching plant shapes, such as bromeliads, ferns and large-leaved climbing plants, colorful blooming Cattleya hybrids convey the exoticism and lushness of a tropical garden.
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| Cattleya Hybrid | |
| Cultivation options | Epiphytic or pot culture in orchid substrate |
| Growth height | approx. 30 - 50 cm |
| Temperature | About 15 to 30 °C; lowering the temperature by about 5 °C at night is an advantage |
| Humidity | Over 60 %, with good ventilation |
| Light requirement | Bright light, but in daylight cultivation without full sun |
| Watering | Soft, calcium-poor water. Mounted: spray or dip about 3 - 5 times a week, allow to dry in between. Pot culture: water about once a week, avoid waterlogging. Keep drier and cooler during the winter months |
| Fertilising | Once a month orchid and Tillandsia fertiliser except in the winter months |
| Suitable for | Various larger tropical terrariums |
| Cultivation options |
| Epiphytic or pot culture in orchid substrate |
| Growth height |
| approx. 30 - 50 cm |
| Temperature |
| About 15 to 30 °C; lowering the temperature by about 5 °C at night is an advantage |
| Humidity |
| Over 60 %, with good ventilation |
| Light requirement |
| Bright light, but in daylight cultivation without full sun |
| Watering |
| Soft, calcium-poor water. Mounted: spray or dip about 3 - 5 times a week, allow to dry off in between. Pot culture: water about once a week, avoid waterlogging. Keep drier and cooler during the winter months |
| Fertilising |
| Once a month orchid and Tillandsia fertiliser except in the winter months |
| Suitable for |
| Various larger tropical terrariums |
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Our terrarium plants give every terrarium an individual, natural atmosphere and at the same time provide a healthy environment for all terrarium inhabitants. Our wide range of tropical, subtropical and even arid plants are easy to combine and enhance any terrascape. Whether it's strong succulents, subtle tillandsias, eye-catching neoregelias or wonderful orchids - we offer terrarium plants for different terrascapes from rainforest to desert.
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