Cattleya leopoldii (syn. C. tigrina) --Fragrant Orchid

Fragrant, Blooming Size, Stunning Spotted Orchid - Live Plant

This species is a large, bifoliate to trifoliate, warm-growing epiphyte found in coastal forests below 100 meters in southern Brazil. It has cylindrical pseudobulbs that are slightly thickened at the apex, subtended by white sheaths, and carries 2 apical, oblong-elliptic, leathery leaves with sharp to serrated edges. The plant blooms in mid-summer on an erect, racemose inflorescence with 3 to 10 fragrant flowers, subtended by a green sheath on a newly arising pseudobulb.

Blooming Season: Spring, Summer
Light Requirements: Bright; 2500-3500 Footcandles (very bright indirect light)
Temperature: Warm, Intermediate to Cool; 45°F min. to 98°F max. (tolerant of extremes, favoring warm)

1. The photograph shows a sample of the flower and plant. Images are for reference only. Flowering size depend on the individual and age. Actual product may slightly vary in shape and size. This is not a "one plant, one picture" listing.

2. The plants will be shipped with different media and pots according to the environmental conditions and the specific packaging requirements for each variety.