- Blooming Size, Not in Bloom
- Mature Plants Blooming in Months, Not Years
- Cattleya purpurata is native to Brazil.
- It is a popular orchid among orchid growers worldwide.
- Formerly known now as Sophronitis purpurata, after a long stint as Laelia purpurata.
- It is an epiphyte that is found in the canopy of tall trees near coastal areas, in the Brazilian States of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Sao Paulo.
- The orchid favors bright light and cool to warm conditions.
- Cultivation of purpurata is relative easy to cultivate.
- purpurata has been used extensively as a parent in hybrididizing with Cattleyas.
- Laelia purpurata blooms from late spring to fall with three to five flowers on a spike.
- The flowers are long-lasting and fragrant.Warm to Intermediate Grower.
- Enjoys Bright Shade.
- Water Well, Allow to Nearly Dry.
- Prefers pots or baskets with a well-drained mixture,
- such as ( ( coconut chips,
- or bark).
- Water Well, Allow to Nearly Dry
- Regular, Non Urea fertilizer promotes good growth
- Shipped Bare Root
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