Cattleya labiata var. alba - fragrant

Cattleya labiata var. alba - botanical species found in Venezuela and in the Brazilian states of Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará, Pernambuco, and Alagoas. The plant has slightly compressed, cane-shaped pseudobulbs accompanied by several thin-textured, greenish sheaths. Each pseudobulb bears a single apical leaf, which is oblong, obtuse, and leathery. The flowers appear most frequently in autumn and early winter, on a short inflorescence bearing between 2 and 5 flowers.

The flowers are very large and impressive, with a strong, spicy, aromatic fragrance reminiscent of cloves.
Flower size: up to 17.5 cm!!
Fragrant flowers: Yes

Consult the Cattleya care guide on the Blog.