A fragrant hybrid of Rlc. Ann Cleo × C. Memoria Robert Strait, producing two or more large Cattleya-type flowers per stem with broad, ruffled sepals and petals bearing a distinctive veined and margined pattern, and a compact trilobed lip with a vivid throat and a deeply frilled front lobe — an elegant and eye-catching combination that sets it apart from conventional Cattleya hybrids. It grows as a vigorous plant with stout pseudobulbs and broad, leathery leaves well suited to pot culture.
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Light: Bright indirect light with 30–50% shade cloth; good light levels are essential for reliable blooming.
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Temperature: 65–86°F (18–30°C); a Warm grower with a minimum tolerance around 60°F (16°C).
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Humidity: 50–70%; tolerates moderate humidity with good air circulation.
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Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the medium to dry out between waterings; reduce watering slightly after new growth matures.
Additional Notes
Grow in a well-draining bark mix in a pot sized to the root system. Bright light and a slight temperature drop at night encourage blooming. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.