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Cattleya maxima albescens x maxima semi alba striata

Cattleya maxima albescens x maxima semi alba striata

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Orchid in in vitro culture – Lot of 15 plants minimum (see more) Cattleya (maxima 'Albescens' × maxima 'Semi-Alba Striata') – Technical Data Sheet

Origin and Classification

  • Name of the hybrid: Cattleya (maxima 'Albescens' × maxima 'Semi-Alba Striata')

  • Parents:Cattleya maxima 'Albescens': Variety with white to slightly greenish flowers, native to Central and South America. Cattleya maxima 'Semi-Alba Striata': Variety with white flowers with purple or pink streaks or stripes, highly sought after for its originality.

  • Hybrid objective: Combine the softness of the light tones of 'Albescens' with the striated and contrasting patterns of 'Semi-Alba Striata' to obtain unique, elegant, and fragrant flowers.

  • Classification: Orchidaceae family, Epidendroideae subfamily, Laeliinae tribe.

Appearance

  • Size: Medium to large (30–60 cm in height).

  • Pseudobulbs: Spindle-shaped, green or slightly reddish (15–25 cm long).

  • Leaves: Lanceolate, leathery, light green to dark green (20–30 cm long).

  • Roots: Thick, silvery, adapted to absorb ambient humidity.

Flowers

  • Shape: Large star-shaped flowers, with wide petals and a slightly fringed lip.

  • Color:Creamy white to greenish-white background (inherited from 'Albescens'). Purple, pink, or violet streaks or stripes (inherited from 'Semi-Alba Striata'), often more pronounced on the lip.

  • Fragrance: Strong and sweet, especially in the morning.

  • Flower size: 10–15 cm in diameter.

  • Blooming period: Spring and autumn, sometimes multiple times a year under optimal conditions.

  • Bloom duration: 3–4 weeks per flower.

Cultivation

Temperature

  • Day: 20–28°C.

  • Night: 14–18°C (a day/night drop of 6–10°C promotes blooming).

  • To avoid: Temperatures below 12°C or above 32°C.

Humidity

  • Ideal rate: 60–80% (simulating tropical rainforest humidity).

  • Tip: Use a humidifier or a pebble tray to maintain humidity in dry indoor environments.

Light

  • Intensity: 4,000–6,000 lux (bright but indirect light).

  • Ideal source: East or west window, or artificial lighting (horticultural LEDs).

  • To avoid: Direct sunlight during the hottest hours.

Watering

  • Growth period (spring-summer): Water every 3–4 days, letting the substrate dry out slightly between waterings.

  • Rest period (autumn-winter): Reduce to 1–2 times per week.

  • Method: Soaking (10–15 min) or watering from above with soft water.

Substrate

  • Mix: Highly draining and airy – coarse pine bark (50%), sphagnum moss (20%), charcoal (15%), perlite or clay pebbles (15%).

  • Repotting: Every 2–3 years, in a slightly snug pot.

Fertilization

  • Guideline: Orchid fertilizer, diluted to half-strength, every 2 weeks during the growth period.

  • Rest period: Reduce fertilization in winter.

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