Cattleya Brassolaeliacattleya

Owned by David Fefferman (@David).

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Orchid
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Hybrid

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Orchid, Flowering Ornamentals, Epiphyte
Growing Medium
75% orchid bark/25% LFS
Pot Size
6”
Growth Habit
Epiphyte

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Recovering ❤️🩹
Propagation Method
Division

Care & Requirements

Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Acquisition Source
Don Elkins

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing Area
greenhouse
Cattleya Brassolaeliacattleya by David

Cattleya

Brassolaeliacattleya

Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Hybrid
Common NameOrchid

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Orchid, Flowering Ornamentals, Epiphyte
Growth Habit
Epiphyte
Growing Medium75% orchid bark/25% LFS
Pot Size6”

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Recovering ❤️‍🩹
Propagation Method
Division

Care & Requirements

Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Acquisition SourceDon Elkins

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing Areagreenhouse

Item Lore

The *Brassolaeliacattleya* is a complex intergeneric hybrid that represents the pinnacle of orchid breeding, combining the showy blooms of the *Cattleya* with the structural elegance of its *Brassavola* and *Laelia* ancestors. Collectors prize these orchids for their incredibly fragrant, oversized flowers and the sheer variety of vibrant color combinations that have been cultivated over generations of careful hybridization.

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