Cattleya mendelii f. coerulea 'La Bonita' code 1569

A highly celebrated species native to the cloud forests of South America, this choice offering represents an exceptionally select, high-quality parental clone. It features a robust, upright growth habit and produces large, magnificent spring blooms renowned for their full form and an exceptionally broad, beautifully fringed lip.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40-60% shade cloth; provide strong air movement and avoid direct, unfiltered midday sun.
• Temperature: 59-79°F (15-26°C); a versatile intermediate grower that responds wonderfully to stable greenhouse or indoor conditions.
• Humidity: 60-80%; consistent humidity is essential to promote robust pseudobulb development and optimal flower substance.
• Watering: Water heavily during active growth, allowing the medium to approach dryness between applications, and reduce watering slightly after the new growth matures.

Additional Notes

This magnificent orchid performs best when grown in a coarse, well-draining bark mix to accommodate its medium to large plant size and large flowers. It ships bare root and well established, and it should be gently rehydrated at an intermediate temperature prior to potting upon arrival.