Cattleya flavasulina

A striking species from the mountains of South America, producing compact, upright cylindrical pseudobulbs with slightly leathery foliage. The erect inflorescences emerge gracefully to bear a beautiful display of successive, star-shaped flowers with heavy, wax-like texture and a nicely contoured lip.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; provide high, filtered light levels to encourage strong pseudobulb development.
• Temperature: 59–79°F (15–26°C); a resilient intermediate grower that performs beautifully under stable conditions.
• Humidity: 60–80%; consistent atmospheric moisture combined with good ventilation ensures pristine leaves and optimal growth.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and let the medium approach dryness before watering again; avoid keeping the root zone completely saturated.

Additional Notes

This charming, small-statured plant produces exceptionally long-lasting blooms and thrives in an open, fast-draining potting mixture. It ships bare root, healthy, and ready to be gently rehydrated at an intermediate temperature before potting.