A highly distinguished and elegant color form of this famous species native to the mountain forests of South America, widely celebrated for its outstanding classic beauty. This robust, upright epiphyte features strong, club-shaped pseudobulbs that produce large, heavy-textured flowers displaying beautiful color variations on the lip and segments.
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Light: Bright indirect light or filtered sunlight with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to safeguard the foliage.
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Temperature: 59–86°F (15–30°C); an adaptable intermediate grower that benefits from a slight night drop to mimic its native environment.
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Humidity: 60–80%; maintaining consistent atmospheric moisture supports uniform growth and robust new root development.
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Watering: Water thoroughly when actively growing and allow the potting medium to dry almost completely before repeating; reduce frequency during the winter.
Additional Notes
Growing this large-flowered variety in a coarse, fast-draining bark mix ensures optimal root aeration to maximize its impressive plant and flower potential. Ships bare root, well established, and ready to be rehydrated at an intermediate temperature and promptly potted upon receipt.