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Cattleya (L.) purpurata fam. schusteriana 'Chief' Orchid Plant - SS Without flowers

Cattleya (L.) purpurata fam. schusteriana 'Chief' Orchid Plant - SS

Rs. 1,988.00
Rs. 1,988.00
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Type: Species

Fragrance: Yes

Flower Colour: White/ Purple

Flower Size: 12-15 cm

Conditions: Intermediate to warm

Plant Size: Seedling SS | Please refer to plant picture for size reference.

Pot Size: 4 cm

Potting Media: Sphagnum Moss

Cattleya Care Guide

Cattleya orchids are very sturdy and can take a lot of abuse from those who tend to forget to water. They are also tolerant of several temperature ranges.

  Light

This plant prefers bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Plants grown under ideal light will have apple green leaves and plants which are not getting enough light will have dark green leaves. Learn more about light here 

 Watering

In Coconut Husk medium water retention is more compared to Pine Bark, so plants in Coconut Husk may require once in 2-3 days watering compared to 1-2 days watering in Pine Bark.  Medium may dry faster or slower depending on the weather conditions. So always touch and feel the medium, only when partially dry water the plant.  Learn more about watering here

Fertilizing

 Fertilizing your orchid regularly provides it with the nutrients it needs for optimal health, immunity and vigorous blooming. Weekly once with Bio-20 or Basfoliar 19:19:19 for growth and rooting. Once a month with Basfoliar 13-40-13. Learn more about fertilizing here

 

 

Shipping & Delivery

Plants are shipped within 1-2 business days. It takes 1-3 days to deliver, depending on the location. Learn more

Cattleya Laelia (L.) purpurata f. schusteriana 'Chief' is a beautiful dark form of the legendary species Cattleya purpurata. Found naturally on tall trees near coastal areas in Brazil, this classic, robust species is considered an absolute must-have for any serious Cattleya collection. These grow into big, magnificent plants and take a few years to reach true flowering size. . The clonal name 'Chief' designates a specific selected cultivar or award-quality line within this variety. 
🌸 Flower Specialty
  • Color: Belonging to the prized 'schusteriana' color form, it features elegant white petals dynamically contrasted by a deep, dark purple lip.
  • Display: Displays a striking show of three to five flowers per stem, creating a magnificent crown of color above its large, dark green leaves.
  • Fragrance & Bloom Duration: Produces long-lasting and highly fragrant blossoms that make them stand out in any space. It breaks into full beauty from late spring to fall.
🌿 Care Guide
  • Light: Requires moderate light year-round to properly mature its large pseudobulbs. A bright windowsill or shaded greenhouse environment provides the perfect light intensity to keep the plant sturdy.
  • Watering & Winter Rest: Water regularly during the active spring and summer growing season, allowing the medium to dry out slightly. A drier winter rest is required during the cooler months to trigger future flower sheaths and safeguard the roots.
  • Temperature & Substrate: This is a famously cool-tolerant, robust species that handles seasonal temperature drops beautifully. It grows best in a coarse, highly aerated potting mixture like large pine bark or charcoal that ensures rapid drainage.
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  • Disclaimer

    1. Colors, patterns & size of the flowers can vary due to the variations produced by hybrids or species.

    2. There are chances that the buds/flowers could dry up in transit during Shipping after packing.

    3. The local climatic conditions, season and the nutrition given can affect the brightness & colour intensity of flowers.

    4. While we make every effort to match the actual colours of the flowers, the photographs may not be the exact representation, due to different monitor settings.

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