Cattleytonia Why Not 'Red'

Add a splash of vibrant color to your collection with the Ctna. Why Not 'Red' orchid, a compact hybrid prized for its dazzling blooms and easy care. This orchid is a standout member of the Cattleya alliance, combining the best traits of its parent species for a stunning display. The flowers are long-lasting and feature intense red and yellow tones, making them a striking focal point in any setting. The blooms often appear twice a year and last for an extended period, ensuring months of color. It is well-suited for both beginners and experienced growers.

Compact Growth Habit: Ideal for windowsills or growing under lights, this plant remains small and manageable while developing into a lush specimen with multiple spikes over time.

Non-Fragrant: While the blooms are not scented, their vivid color more than compensates, providing visual impact without overwhelming fragrance.

Versatile Display: Perfect as a houseplant or for greenhouse cultivation. Its compact size and showy flowers make it an excellent choice for limited spaces.

CARE: Provide medium to high, indirect light for best flowering results.

Temperature: Maintain intermediate to warm conditions (typically 65–85°F).

Water: Allow the potting media to dry slightly between waterings; avoid letting roots sit in water.

Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity; mist or use a humidity tray if needed.

This orchid often blooms twice per year, with each spike carrying multiple flowers. Over time, it will develop into a specimen plant with numerous simultaneous spikes for a truly spectacular display.

Please note: Flower color intensity may vary slightly due to growing conditions and individual plant variation. Photographs are examples. Currently offered in 3" pots.