Cattleya Orchid Macro
A genus comprised of 53 species interspersed throughout tropical South America, prized for their large showy flowers, coveted for their gene pool, they and their generic alliance, ie. Brassavola, Laelia etc, represent the majority of orchids raised in this century. They are by and large warm to cool growing epiphytes and are best raised in pot culture although this is by no means mandatory, as in hot environment they can also be mounted on driftwood. They are recognized by their cylindrical pseudobulbs, apical thick leaves and a sheathed racemose inflorescence, giving rise to majestic large showy flowers. They are often found at the top of the tallest trees in old wet forests at medium elevations. As such they require ample air circulation and regular fertilizing and watering with a short rest after blooming.
Cattleya Orchid Macro
A genus comprised of 53 species interspersed throughout tropical South America, prized for their large showy flowers, coveted for their gene pool, they and their generic alliance, ie. Brassavola, Laelia etc, represent the majority of orchids raised in this century. They are by and large warm to cool growing epiphytes and are best raised in pot culture although this is by no means mandatory, as in hot environment they can also be mounted on driftwood. They are recognized by their cylindrical pseudobulbs, apical thick leaves and a sheathed racemose inflorescence, giving rise to majestic large showy flowers. They are often found at the top of the tallest trees in old wet forests at medium elevations. As such they require ample air circulation and regular fertilizing and watering with a short rest after blooming.