Cattleya Fort Motte 'Mendenhall' x Cattleya Comets Tail
(both parents pictured)
Brand New Cross! This hybrid will produce compact bifoliates with stunning spotted blooms. Bold coloring, and great fragrance! Will be suitable for basket or mount culture. Warm loving parentage on both sized. Like most bifoliates, repotting is limited to one specific season each year.
Plants are growing established in 2" mesh baskets. (They really love the added drainage). Make sure not to over-water this cross, especially during the winter months.
| SKU | 10720/25 |
|---|---|
| Pot Size | 2" mesh basket |
| Alliance | Cattleya |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Plant type | Hybrid (seedling), |
| Bloom Color | Purple/Dark Spots |
| Expected First Flowering | These plants are expected to be flowering size in approximately 2-3 years |
| Fragrant? | Noticeably Fragrant |
| Light Requirements | Bright, Indirect Light |
| Size Expected at Maturity | Compact- Will be less than 15" when mature. |
| Blooming Season | Summer/Fall |
| Suitable for Windowsill or Under Artificial Lights | No |
| Temperature Requirements. (Based on Carter & Holmes Orchids recommendations for plant growth) | Intermediate/Warm Grower- This plant can tolerate a range of temperatures from 55-90 degrees with adequate humidity and airflow. |