This is another Laeliocattleya (Lc) or Cattleya hybrid (see previous post). The name is interesting. The company that Arne purchased this specimen, produced this primary hybrid and named it.
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| The name is Lc. Mini Purple 'Heavens to Betsy' x Lc. Mini Purple 'Blue Hawaii'. If you click on the link below, you can see the exact same flower. I guess Arne succeeded in taking care of this hybrid orchid as instructed. |
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| Cattleya are native to the slopes of the Andes in South America. They love temperate climate, mild nights and relatively warm days. Bright light is great for flowering but not direct sunlight. Good drainage is good because too much water can rot the roots. See how the roots are growing out of the pot. |
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| Here's the same orchid but at a different angle. I didn't notice any strong fragrance from the flower. Good thing for me! |
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| The flower up close. These photos were taken at the end of January 2014. At that time, the flower had bloomed for more than 1 month. Unfortunately, the flower is no more. Until next time. |
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