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Cattleya My Special Angel (Cattleya iricolor x Cattleya luteola xanthina )

€28.00Price
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Expected availability: end of June
Cattleya My Special Angel – Technical sheet


 Origin and classification


    
 
  •  Hybrid name : Cattleya My Special Angel
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  •  Parents :
  
      
   
    •  Cattleya luteola x Cattleya iricolor) (or a close hybrid, depending on the lineages).
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    •  Objective : To create an orchid with elegant, fragrant, pastel-colored flowers, often pink, lavender, or white with a contrasting labellum.
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  •  Classification : Family Orchidaceae, subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Laeliinae.
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  •  Popularity : Highly valued for its abundant flowering, fragrance and relative ease of cultivation.
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 Appearance


    
 
  •  Size : Medium (30–45 cm tall).
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  •  Pseudobulbs : Fusiform, green or slightly purple (12–18 cm long).
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  •  Leaves : Lanceolate, leathery, light to medium green (15–20 cm long).
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  •  Roots : Thick, silvery, adapted to absorb ambient moisture.
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 Flowers


    
 
  •  Shape : Star-shaped flowers, with broad petals and a fringed, slightly wavy lip.
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  •  Color :
  
      
   
    •  Soft palette: pale pink, lavender, creamy white , often with a darker label (purple, magenta or yellow).
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    •  Some varieties may have striated patterns or lighter edges.
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  •  Scent : Strong and sweet, especially in the morning.
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  •  Flower size : 10–13 cm in diameter.
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  •  Flowering period : Spring and autumn, sometimes several times a year under optimal conditions.
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  •  Flowering duration : 3–4 weeks per flower.
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 Culture


    
 
  •  Temperature :
    
  
      
   
    •  Day : 18–26°C.
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    •  Night : 12–16°C (a day/night difference of 6–8°C promotes flowering).
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    •  Avoid : Temperatures below 10°C or above 30°C.
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  •  Humidity : 50–70% (adaptable, but prefers moderate humidity).
    
  
      
   
    •  Tip : Use a pebble tray or a humidifier in a dry indoor environment.
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  •  Light :
    
  
      
   
    •  Intensity : 3,000–5,000 lux (bright but indirect light).
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    •  Ideal light source : East or west window, or artificial lighting (horticultural LEDs).
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    •  Avoid : Direct sunlight during the hottest hours.
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  •  Watering :
    
  
      
   
    •  Growth (spring-summer) : Water every 3–4 days, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
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    •  Rest (autumn-winter) : Reduce to 1–2 times per week.
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    •  Method : Soaking (10 min) or watering from above with fresh water.
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  •  Substrate :
    
  
      
   
    •  Mixture : Very draining and aerated – medium pine bark (50%), sphagnum moss (20%), charcoal (15%), perlite (15%).
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    •  Repotting : Every 2–3 years, in a slightly tight pot.
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  •  Fertilization :
    
  
      
   
    •  Orchid fertilizer, diluted halfway, every 2 weeks during the growing period.
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    •  Rest : Reduce fertilization in winter.
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