A hybrid of C. Mainau-Zauber × C. violacea, registered by Ecuagenera. This exceptional hybrid inherits a robust growth habit, producing striking, high-quality blooms. The flowers display rich, vibrant coloration heavily influenced by the brilliant magenta tones and elegant form of C. violacea, creating a magnificent presence in any orchid collection.
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Light: Requires bright, filtered indirect light; avoid direct sun exposure. Strong, filtered light levels encourage prolific blooming and healthy pseudobulb development.
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Temperature: 65–82°F (18–28°C); thrives in intermediate to warm conditions and benefits from a slight temperature drop at night with good air circulation.
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Humidity: 60–80%; moderate to high humidity supports optimal growth and helps sustain long-lasting, vibrant flowers.
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Watering: Water thoroughly during the active growing season, allowing the medium to approach dryness between waterings; prevent prolonged wetness at the roots.
Additional Notes
This exceptional cultivar produces large flowers with remarkable visual appeal. Best grown in a well-draining bark mix in a pot sized to the root system. Plants are shipped bare root and well established; pot promptly upon arrival and water thoroughly to rehydrate the roots.