{"product_id":"cyc-cygnus-atratus-coffee-x-cyc-richard-brandon-sun-spots","title":"Cyc. Cygnus Atratus 'Coffee' x Cyc. Richard Brandon 'Sun Spots'","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDeep Mahogany Blooms with Sizzling Hot-Spiced Wintergreen Scent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis fresh Cycnoches cross brings together two heavy hitters in the Catasetinae world to deliver massive, waxy blooms on remarkably compact plants. Expect dense, arching clusters of heavy-substance flowers that look almost polished, packed onto pseudobulbs that won't try to take over your entire growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe flowers open in deep mahogany to burnt-chocolate tones, frequently punctuated by intense yellow or amber undertones that peek through like glowing coals. Each bloom features a thick, fleshy lip and a long, gracefully curved column that swoops forward, giving the flower the distinct silhouette of a tiny swan poised over a dark pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCatasetums and their close cousins in the genus Cycnoches offer a kind of dynamic seasonality that makes them an absolute riot to grow. They spend the spring and summer growing at a furious clip and feeding like hogs, then drop every single leaf in winter to enter a complete, bone-dry rest. That seasonal drop means you get a mandatory break from watering them for months at a time—a rare feature in the plant world that your house sitters will deeply appreciate. When this cross spikes, the waxy blossoms fill the whole room with a warm, spicy wintergreen aroma that stays strong for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eLight: Bright, filtered light; target a light apple-green leaf color during the active growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eWater: Heavy, frequent watering while in full summer growth; zero water once leaves drop for winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eTemperature: Nights 62–68°F, days 75–90°F. Warm-growing year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eFertilizer: High-nitrogen or balanced fertilizer with every watering during spring and summer; stop completely during winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eMature size: Pseudobulbs reach 8 to 12 inches tall; arching inflorescences extend 12 to 18 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kalapana Orchid Farm","offers":[{"title":"In Bud","offer_id":53082499842359,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/2279\/8647\/files\/Cyc.CygnusAtratus_Coffee_xCyc.RichardBrandon_SunSpots_8af7ac76-5690-4d46-8dea-7ff867b9a0e9.png?v=1790961841","url":"https:\/\/orchid.farm\/products\/cyc-cygnus-atratus-coffee-x-cyc-richard-brandon-sun-spots","provider":"Kalapana Orchid Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}