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Cattleya (Myrmecophila) thomsoniana semi alba sp. - BS Without flowers

Cattleya (Myrmecophila) thomsoniana semi alba sp. - BS

Rs. 1,149.00
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Type: Species

Fragrance: No

Flower Colour: White/ Purple

Flower Size: 5-7 cm

Conditions: Intermediate to warm

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

Pot Size: 10 cm

Potting Media: Coconut Husk

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

Myrmecophila thomsoniana semi alba sp., commonly referred to as a Banana orchid, This seni-alba form bears flowers that are cream in color and have a lovely dark contrasting lip. 
Occupied by stinging ants, is a small-sized, hot-growing Schomburgkia epiphyte native to the Cayman Islands' sister Isles, typically found in scrubby bushes close to the sea. Blooms occur in summer, with new pseudobulbs forming and extending along a tree trunk or branch, while the trailing structure or back bulbs wither away. Uniquely, these Banana orchids possess hollow pseudobulbs containing holes for the ants and extra nectaries along the flower stalks. The ants gain shelter and sustenance, while the orchids benefit from protection.
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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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