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Cattleya (Laelia) jongheana #2490 outcross ('Elena' x 'Jutta') (approximately 25 seedlings per flask). This is a remake of across I did before when I only had a very limited number of seedlings.

The Species: A compact species from from Minas Gerais, Brazil where it is found between 4600 and 5300 ft elevations. A mature specimen sized plant will have growth in the 6 to 9" tall range with very short rhizomes. The flowers can be up to 6 inches wide.

Culture: It is an intermediate to cool-intermediate grower that likes to dry just a bit between waterings. In the winter, the period the roots are dry can be a bit longer. I am currently fertilizing at every watering at the rate of 1/4 teaspoon per gallon and a bit lower strength in winter. It can be grown potted or mounted. Give it moderately bright to bright light.

Capsule parent: Laelia jongheana 'Elena'

Pollen parent: Laelia jongheana 'Jutta'