Cattleya harrisoniana
(first bloom seedling shown)
This stunning species originates in Southeastern Brazil and is a lover of warm, bright conditions. Tall, upright stems of bold heliotrope colored blooms in the middle of summer. Cattleya loddigesii and harrisoniana often have cases of mistaken identity, but this new grex is true and will flower similar to the photo shown. This crop is seed grown and some variation of color or form should be expected.
Best suited for shadehouses, lathehouses, greenhouses and other well-lit growing environments. As this species prefers a bit of a dry spell over the winter months, this should be grown in a very well draining media that can dry out, or in hanging baskets with coarse media for the roots to cling to. If grown too damp in the off-season roots will decline rapidly.
We repotted our crop several months ago and now have some available in 3.5" pots.
| SKU | 10198/35 |
|---|---|
| Pot Size | 3.5" pot |
| Alliance | Cattleya |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Plant type | Species |
| Lavender | Purple |
| Expected First Flowering | These plants are flowering size and should bloom within 12 months. |
| Fragrant? | Lightly Fragrant |
| Light Requirements | Bright, Indirect Light |
| Size Expected at Maturity | Standard- Will be taller than 18" when mature. |
| Blooming Season | Summer |
| 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. |