Cattleya schroederae #5482 outcross ('Stony Point' x '1497') (approximately 25 seedlings per flask).

The Species: I really love this species. At its best this species has beautiful full flowers that are 4 to 5” across and born with 2 to 4 per inflorescence. It is noted for its "heavenly fragrance." The plants can be up to 19" tall, but most of mine are more in the 12 to 14" range. They are found in the central portion of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes in Colombia at an elevation of 4600 to 5250 ft. The sun is strongest in the winter in the habitat and the rainfall is decreased at this time but not a hard, dry rest. Moderate temperatures with nights in the upper 50F's at night and upper 70F's during the day year round suit it well.

Culture: It was suggested to me to use a shallow pot or open basket so the roots could dry quickly. I have tried that as well as in regularly proportioned plastic pots or baskets and, under my conditions, the regular depth pot does better. It needs a well drained medium, moderately bright to bright light (a bit less than some Cattelya species) with lots of water and fertilizer in the growing season. My plants of this get 56F minimum winter nights with nights in the summer about 5F higher. Daytime highs are pretty consistent all year and rarely go above 82F. Repot when the new growth is beginning and before the medium begins to break down.

Capsule parent: Cattleya schroederae 'Stony Point'

Pollen Parent: Cattleya schroederae '1497'