Cattleya dowiana - fragrant

Cattleya dowiana - a botanical species found in Costa Rica and Panama. It is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid that grows in moderate to warm temperatures. The plant populates the tree crowns on the Caribbean coast, at altitudes between 250 and 1200 meters. It has cane-shaped pseudobulbs, ranging in height from 8 to 20 cm, which show prominent veins when dehydrated. When young, these pseudobulbs are partially covered by basal sheaths that decompose over time. Each pseudobulb bears a single fleshy leaf, elliptic-oblong in shape and light green in color. The plant predominantly blooms in late summer and autumn, developing a terminal inflorescence about 12.5 cm long, which appears on a mature pseudobulb. The inflorescence carries between 5 and 6 flowers, with a strong and complex fragrance reminiscent of lemon, spices, and vanilla. The flowers are large, extremely spectacular, with a lip in shades of cyclamen-magenta or burgundy featuring prominent yellow veining.

Flower size: approx. 25 cm

Check the care guide for Cattleya here.

Fragrant flowers: YES