Cattleya guttata var. fragrant coerulea

Cattleya guttata var. coerulea - compact botanical species, found in the states of Sao Paulo, Parana, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, close to the seashore, this medium-sized plant grows in variable conditions from cold to hot, being an epiphyte or lithophyte . With cylindrical, elongated pseudobulbs, it bears 2 apical leaves, open, elliptic-oblong, very leathery.

The inflorescence originates from a fully mature pseudobulb, in autumn and winter, presenting a terminal stem up to 45 cm long, with several to several flowers, supported by a wide dry sheath and giving rise to flowers with a thick, waxy texture , strongly perfumed, with a sweet floral scent, which can be long-lasting in the context of a stable microclimate.

This species requires a distinct period of dry rest during the winter - this aspect favors consistent reblooming. The flowers naturally show some variations in shape and color.

Flower size: 7-10 cm
Fragrant flowers: YES

Note: Young specimens!

See the Cattleya orchid care guide here.