C. intermedia var. aquinii orlata coerulea
Cattleya intermedia var. aquinii orlata coerulea is found in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina in the Atlantic coastal forest. It is a small to medium sized orchid that blooms in the spring or summer. It has purple and white flowers with ruffles on the petals. Truly magnificent!
The photo that shows on each available variant is indicative of the size plant that you will receive. Size B plants can be expected to reach flowering size in 3 years; Size B+ plants in 2-2.5 years; Size C plants in 6-18 months (depending on the flowering season and time of purchase). Please check carefully when selecting options to avoid “size surprise”.
Cattleya, and their extended family of Orchids, originate from Central America. Sometimes known as windowsill orchids, Cattleya are a tolerant, easy to grow, indoor orchid; who enjoy a well lit, cool-warm position in your home (although we recommend avoiding too much direct sunlight in the heat of the day, morning or afternoon will be fine). They are a pleasure to own with their frequently large, showy flowers.