Cattlianthe Charlesworthii hybrid (Gur. bowringiana x C. violacea)

Cattlianthe J.M.H. Shaw (2003) is the orchid nothogenus with intergeneric hybrid greges having at least one parent species from each of the two ancestral genera Cattleya Lindl. (1824) and Guarianthe Dressler & W.E. Higgins (2003), but no other genera. Many orchids in Cattlianthe were historically placed directly in Cattleya since orchids in Guarianthe were placed in Cattleya before 2003.

Growth pattern: Sympodial (Grows horizontally with new leads growing at the base of the plant)

Colour: Dark Purple With Red Lip

Hanging Plant: Yes

Height: 20 – 30cm (blooming size)

Orchid Genus: Others

Care

50-70% sunlight daily. Semi-shade on the leaf type. Water at the roots only after potting media has dried out completely. Do not allow roots to soak in water. Fertilise with Our fertilizer twice a week. Fertilizer For Growing & Flowering. Repot with coarse potting medium. E.g. charcoal.