{"product_id":"rlc-waianae-leopard-ching-hua-x-blc-sun-spots-waiomaos-golden-leopard-blooming-size","title":"Rlc. Waianae Leopard 'Ching Hua' x Blc. Sun Spots 'Waiomao's Golden Leopard' -Blooming size","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRlc. Waianae Leopard 'Ching Hua' x Blc. Sun Spots 'Waiomao's Golden Leopard'\u003c\/b\u003e is a hybrid Cattleya alliance orchid highly prized for its vibrant, heavily spotted flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-sized, thick-textured blooms featuring bright yellow-to-bronze petals heavily covered in deep red, magenta, or dark maroon spots. Flowers are finished with a contrasting, ruffled magenta or fuchsia lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/b\u003e Typically sweet and citrusy, strongest during bright morning light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Sympodial, medium-sized plant growing from rigid pseudobulbs with thick, leathery leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright, indirect light (2,000–3,000 foot-candles). Leaves should be medium-to-lime green. Dark green indicates insufficient light; reddish tint indicates maximum threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water thoroughly, then allow the potting medium to dry out almost completely before watering again. Roots need strict wet-to-dry cycles to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate to warm grower. Daytime temperatures of 70°F–85°F (21°C–29°C) and nighttime temperatures around 55°F–65°F (13°C–18°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Airflow:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires 50%–70% relative humidity alongside strong, continuous air circulation to keep leaves cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePotting Media:\u003c\/b\u003e Coarse orchid bark mix, charcoal, and perlite in a well-draining pot (terracotta or slotted plastic). Repot every 2 years or when new growth outgrows the rim, ideally right as fresh root tips emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed weakly weekly using a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) diluted to 1\/4 strength during active growth; flush with plain water once a month to prevent salt buildup. Reduce feeding in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in 3\" pot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalapana Orchid Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52970140401975,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/2279\/8647\/files\/CattleyaOrchidWaianaeLeopardxSunSpotsWaiomaosGoldenLeopardsm.webp?v=1789005127","url":"https:\/\/orchid.farm\/products\/rlc-waianae-leopard-ching-hua-x-blc-sun-spots-waiomaos-golden-leopard-blooming-size","provider":"Kalapana Orchid Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}