Cattleya Vestalis

An elegant and highly desirable classic hybrid registered by Veitch, bred from the magnificent cross between C. dowiana and C. maxima. This robust, upright epiphyte features prominent, sturdy pseudobulbs that produce exceptional, large-flowered inflorescences with heavily textured, long-lasting blossoms that display a spectacular frilled lip.

• Light: Bright indirect light or filtered sunlight with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to safeguard the clean, upright foliage.
• Temperature: 59–86°F (15–30°C); an adaptable intermediate to warm grower that thrives with warm daytime conditions and a slight night temperature drop.
• Humidity: 60–80%; consistent atmospheric moisture supports uniform vegetative growth and rapid root establishment.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when actively growing and allow the potting medium to dry almost completely before repeating.

Additional Notes

Growing this large-flowered variety in a coarse, fast-draining bark mix ensures optimal root aeration to maximize its impressive plant size and bloom potential. Ships bare root, well established, and ready to be rehydrated at an intermediate temperature and promptly potted upon receipt.