Cattleya guttata 'tipo 2'

Cattleya guttata ‘tipo 2’

If you love speckled flowers, this is one to add to the collection. The green petals and sepals are full of tiny red/brown speckles, spreading gradually more dense toward the edges. The lip is white and purple, accenting the petals and sepals beautifully, harboring a scent that is mildly sweet and floral. They bloom in late Summer and early Autumn from a dried sheath. 

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Description

Place in a position where there is plenty of bright indirect sunlight. Cattleyas need plenty of light to bloom each year. Pot in a chunky airy soil mix that drains well and dries fast. Let the medium dry out in between watering. This species goes through a dry period in the Winter, make sure to water very little to none. Guttatas grow tall getting up to 4′. It can also grow on rocks as a lithophyte and is beautiful mounted. Protect from freezing temperatures, this is a warm growing orchid. 

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