Corsage Orchid. A very beautiful orchid with exotic waxy white flowers with a yellow throat. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Cattleya ‘Jose Marti’
A very beautiful orchid with exotic waxy white flowers with a yellow throat
Additional information
| Generic | Cattleya |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Jose Marti' |
| Common Name | Corsage Orchid |
| Flower Colour | white, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Division |
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