Cattleya maxima 'Clarita'

A stunning, select cultivar of a majestic species native to Ecuador, prized for its exceptional quality and vigorous upright growth. This epiphytic orchid produces erect, multi-flowered inflorescences from mature pseudobulbs, displaying an elegant canopy of large, beautifully proportioned, and fragrant blossoms that command attention in any collection.

• Light: Bright indirect light or filtered morning sun; provide a 40–50% shade cloth to protect the foliage from scorching.
• Temperature: 59–86°F (15–30°C); a versatile intermediate to warm grower that thrives with a distinct day-to-night drop.
• Humidity: 60–80%; high humidity along with continuous, gentle air movement prevents stagnant moisture on the leaves.
• Watering: Water heavily during active growth and allow the medium to dry almost completely between applications; reduce frequency during winter rest.

Additional Notes

Mounting on a large cork plaque or potting in a coarse, well-draining bark mixture will perfectly accommodate its robust growth habit and showy 5-inch (12.5 cm) flowers. Your plant ships bare root and should be thoroughly rehydrated at an intermediate temperature before being potted or mounted upon arrival.