Cattleya Orange Delight 4in Potted Live Orchid

Description: Cattleya 'Orange Delight' is a hybrid between Cattleya luteola and Cattleya harpophylla. *Cattleya luteola, also known as the Pale Yellow Cattleya, is a dwarf sized, unifoliate, cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid with a slender creeping rhizome. It can be found growing in places such as Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia in lowland tropical rain forests at elevations of 300 to 4000 feet above sea level. This orchid typically blooms in the late summer until fall and may bloom multiple times. *Cattleya harpophylla is found in Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo states of Brazil and elevations of 1640 to 2950 feet above sea level. It will be growing in shady, humid habitats as a medium-sized, warm growing epiphyte with clustered, very thin pseudobulbs (almost Brassavola-like). It has also been known as the "Sickle-leaf Laelia" orchid. 4" Pot *You will receive a plant similar to the one(s) pictured (basket or wood mount option may also be displayed). Plants may or may not have dried ends, torn/broken leaves, but is unlikely. Not all leaves of this plant may be present when shipping as seen in the photos. Although they may ship sooner, this item is considered pre-order as they require additional processing time being that they are harvested or prepared as ordered. This plant may show high levels of stress from transit through yellow, drooping, or dropping of leaves. It may take an additional 2-3 weeks to recover. --------------------------------------------- Foliage:Many clavate, ellipsoid, or clavate-cylindrical sulcate pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical, oblong or oblong-elliptic, obtuse, or notched apically leaf. Blooms: Several orange flowered inflorescence. Flowers may last up to 3 weeks. Zoned: 10-12 Environment: Medium to high humidity. It will usually tolerate indoor levels, but maybe with difficulty, and would appear livelier in a more humid environment. Grows best in 70-85 degrees F and will tolerate as low as 40 degrees for a very, very short period of time. The higher the temperature, the higher the humidity should be. Needs good air circulation - not suitable for closed terrariums or containers. Light: Bright indirect light. Try to avoid North-facing windows due to lack of sufficient lighting. Leaves will burn under direct sunlight. Sufficient lighting is required for proper growth and blooming. Soil: Orchid mix, medium fir bark, Sphagnum moss, or superior-draining soilless mix. Mixture should always be loose, airy, and drain well. Basket base layer can be made of coconut husk, coconut chip, or even newspaper as the plants are growing out their roots. Water: Mist thoroughly (or water evenly) every 2-7 days depending on humidity and heat. Decrease watering if the humidity levels are higher. Do not let the soil dry out completely. Soggy leaves or overly damp soil may encourage leaf drop and disease. Decrease water in winter. Shriveled pseudobulbs are a sign of underwatering/incorrect potting mixture and will not regain their growth. If growing on bark or cork, you may need to water daily and ensure the humidity stays above 60%. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer every week during the growing period. It is advisable to use a epiphyte fertilizer mix or a general-purpose fertilizer diluted to 1/4 of the directions. Notes:This plant is not considered toxic, but should not be consumed. Consumption may lead to stomach discomfort or upset. Plants are shipped with light wrapping and padding according to import/export regulations. Shipping usually occurs on Monday and Tuesday to minimize risk of damage to plants in transit. You may request shipping Wednesday - Friday provided your understanding the live-arrive guarantee is void. Prior to shipping, please contact the shop with questions or concerns and familiarize yourself with the shipping policy in FAQ section. Pot, driftwood, or grapewood in images not included.

Price: 30 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2025-01-10T21:36:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD