Den. Royal Chip

A Latouria Hybrid Built to Hold Its Blooms for Months

A standout modern Latouria cross combining the compact habit of Den. Micro Chip with the full, upright stance of Den. Roy Tokunaga. It keeps the manageable footprint of its parents while pushing heavier flower counts across multiple leads.

Each blossom opens creamy ivory with deep purple stippling across the reverse sepals and a lip veined in violet. The flowers cluster outward and slightly nodding, looking like a flock of speckled birds perched above the canes.

The charm of a good Latouria is stamina, and this cross has plenty of it. Once the buds open, the blooms hold firm for eight to twelve weeks, carrying a clean, sweet honey-spice scent that builds during warm daylight hours. Even better, it reflowers from both old and new canes, often spiking twice in a single season without demanding special winter chilling. You get heavy blooming, long bench life, and zero fuss.

Quick Care Guide

• Light: Bright, filtered light from an east or lightly shaded south window, with leaves sitting at light grass green.

• Water: Water thoroughly as the mix approaches dryness, easing back slightly during cooler winter months without drying out completely.

• Temperature: Intermediate to warm, with nights 58–65°F and days 70–86°F.

• Fertilizer: Balanced orchid fertilizer at half strength every other watering during active spring and summer growth.

• Mature size: Canes mature at eight to twelve inches tall, with upright flower spikes extending another six to eight inches.