Cattleya kettieana

A delightful and distinctive rupicolous species native to the mountainous regions of South America, adapting beautifully to a compact sympodial habit with clustered, nearly globose pseudobulbs. It produces short, terminal inflorescences that carry up to five delicate, heavily textured blossoms that provide an elegant touch of grace to any space.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the compact foliage.
• Temperature: 59–79°F (15–26°C); an intermediate to warm grower that adapts well to stable indoor conditions.
• Humidity: 60–80%; consistent humidity encourages vigorous growth and prolific flowering.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the mix to approach dryness between waterings; never allow the roots to remain waterlogged.

Additional Notes

This mini-miniature plant yields wonderfully proportioned, delicate flowers and ships bare root, requiring a gentle rehydration at an intermediate temperature before being potted immediately upon arrival.