Cattleya cinnabarina

A striking species from the rocky mountain regions of South America, featuring slender, upright pseudobulbs that create a strong and compact growth habit. It produces tall, erect inflorescences that carry a stunning cluster of star-shaped, long-lasting flowers that beautifully elevate any orchid collection.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; providing very strong, filtered illumination is necessary to support its naturally high-light lifestyle.
• Temperature: 58–85°F (14–29°C); an intermediate grower that adapts beautifully to warm daytime conditions and enjoys a noticeable drop in temperature at night.
• Humidity: 50–70%; requires consistent, moderate atmospheric moisture paired with continuous air movement to mirror its breezy native environment.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the medium to dry almost completely between waterings; avoid keeping the root zone soggy or waterlogged.

Additional Notes

Potting in an open, fast-draining coarse media or mounting on a plaque allows its roots to experience proper wet-to-dry cycles. This medium-sized plant produces beautifully proportioned clusters of vivid blooms and ships bare root, requiring a thorough rehydration soak and immediate potting upon delivery.