Cattleya violacea semi alba flamea x Cattleya violacea tipo

Cattleya violacea semi alba flamea × Cattleya violacea tipo (Epiphytic orchid, lot of 14 in vitro plants – or more)

1. Identification and Origin

• Scientific name: Hybrid between Cattleya violacea 'semi alba flamea' and Cattleya violacea 'tipo'.

• Origin: Rainforests of South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Peru).

• Natural habitat: Epiphytic, growing on tree branches and trunks in shaded and well-ventilated areas, between 200 and 1,000 m in altitude.

3. Cultivation Conditions (Lot of 14 in vitro plants)

Temperature

• Day: 20–26°C.

• Night: 14–16°C.

• To avoid: <12°C or >30°C.

Humidity

• Ideal rate: 65–75%.

Light

• Intensity: Bright but indirect light (east/west window or light shading in a greenhouse).

• To avoid: Direct sunlight during hot hours.

Watering

• In vitro: Keep the medium slightly moist, avoid standing water.

• Post-deflasking / Post-transplanting: Regular watering, allow to dry out slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer

• In vitro: Diluted nutrient solution (1/4 dose) every 2 weeks.

• Post-deflasking / Post-transplanting: Orchid fertilizer (1/2 dose) during active growth.

Ventilation

• In vitro: Light air circulation to prevent mold.

• Acclimation: Gradually increase ventilation after transplanting.

Repotting

• Substrate: Fine bark + perlite + charcoal for good drainage.