A charming hybrid combining the compact growth habit of C. intermedia with the refined elegance of C. Elegans, resulting in delightfully fragrant flowers with soft pastel tones and graceful form that bloom reliably with minimal care under warm conditions.
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Light: Bright, filtered light with 30-50% shade cloth. Tolerates brief morning sun but shield from harsh afternoon rays.
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Temperature: Warm grower. Daytime 75-85°F (24-29°C), nighttime 62-68°F (17-20°C). Benefits from 10-15°F day-night differential to encourage flowering.
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Humidity: 60-75% with good air circulation. Maintain through humidity trays, room humidifiers, or terrarium culture with adequate ventilation.
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Watering: Water when potting medium approaches dryness, typically every 5-7 days. Mounted plants require more frequent watering, especially during active growth.
Additional Notes
Hybrid of C. Elegans (1898) × C. intermedia, combining Brazilian and hybrid lineages. Grows well in medium bark mix with perlite or mounted on cork bark with sphagnum moss cushion.