| Flower
colors |
In
general, the sepals and petals are white and suffused with pink.
The lip is white and dark purple blotched at the base or spread
over the entire surface. |
| Number
of flower for spike |
Just
one. |
| Flower
size |
8
cm across. |
| Preferred
conditions |
It
needs intermediate to warmer conditions and must be well watered
during the growth period and a slightly dry period during the
winter and after flowering. Fertilizing weekly with a balanced
formula during growth period is recommended. Three months before
blooming season, apply a phosphate one. Concerning the luminosity,
it can be cultivated under the same conditions as Cattleya
species. Good ventilation. |
| Season
of bloom |
Summer. |
| Origin
|
Brazil.
We don't have any information about the occurrence of this variety,
we just know that it comes from the state of Rio de Janeiro but,
perhaps, it occurs in other states too. The plant type occurs
in the states of Espírito Santo, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro
e São Paulo. |
| Comments
|
There
are another varieties. |