Cattleya Mariae Piae

Cattleya Mariae PiaeCattleya Mariae Piae (Cattleya forbesii x C purpurata). Blooming size plant in a 3. 25" pot. All plants available have previously bloomed and currently have at least 1 new growth developing This hybrid was first registered in 1897 and we liked it so much we brought it back! Using our finest parent plants, this is the result. The beautiful white petals have delicate pink veins and the large, rolled lip starts out white and turns purple with a white

Each new flower blooms just as its predecessor is wilting

Blooming size division in 3

Regular watering and fertilizer spring-fall and dry periods and between light waterings with no fertilizer in the winter

usually at higher altitudes

and regular watering and light feeding during the growing season with a drier rest period when dormant

it is best grown by folks who have a lot of room

This hardy plant prefers bright indirect sunlight

Each mature

this hardy

The first thing that stands out is the fact that it sends flower spikes up

The flowers fit on a quarter but are tall and big enough not to go unnoticed

This plant is a fast grower