{"product_id":"cattleya-brabantiae-banderantes-sm-joga-x-walkeriana-flame-big-plant","title":"Cattleya Brabantiae \"Banderantes\" SM\/JOGA x   C.walkeriana flamea \"3 Lagoas\"(Big Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCattleya Brabantiae 'Banderantes' is an award-winning selection of this beloved hybrid (Cattleya aclandiae × Cattleya loddigesii). With its unusual color combination and elegant flower shape, this cultivar represents the best of both parents. The SM\/JOGA (Silver Medal, Japanese Orchid Growers' Association) award underlines the exceptional quality and ornamental value of this particular clone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCattleya × brabantiae is a natural hybrid first discovered in Brazil, where the ranges of C. aclandiae and C. loddigesii overlap. The name brabantiae was chosen in honor of Belgian botanist Marie Jules César Savatier de Brabant (19th century). Thus, it is a naming after a person and not the region of Brabant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers of 'Banderantes' are medium-sized and often appear in clusters, making the blooms look rich and full. Their colors range from soft shades of lilac or pink in the petals to deeper, purplish-red highlights in the lip, often combined with subtle stippling or veining reminiscent of C. aclandiae. The balance between pastel and intensity gives this selection a flower that is both subtle and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompared to the standard form of Cattleya Brabantiae, 'Banderantes' is distinguished by a better flower shape, more intense colors and a more consistent pattern. Whereas the common brabantiae sometimes blooms variably in color and pattern, this selection almost always delivers show-quality flowers - one of the reasons it received an SM\/JOGA award.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBright light with a few hours of direct morning or evening sun is ideal. Too little light limits flowering, while too bright sunlight can cause leaf damage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCattleya Brabantiae feels best at home in warm to moderate temperatures of 18-28 °C, with a slight nighttime cool down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn airy mixture of medium-sized tree bark with some sphagnum works well. The roots need plenty of air and will not tolerate a prolonged wet substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA humidity of 60-75% is desired, with adequate air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring the growing season, fertilize lightly weekly with a balanced orchid fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive only demineralized water. Allow the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, but avoid drying out the roots completely.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowering of Cattleya Brabantiae 'Banderantes' is sophisticated and elegant. The flowers combine the graceful pastel colors of C. loddigesii with the depth and markings of C. aclandiae. Compared to the standard brabantiae, this selection is more consistent, colorful and florally balanced. Thanks to the SM\/JOGA award, this is a plant that embodies proven quality, making it a true eye-catcher for both the collector and the exhibition enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cattleya","offers":[{"title":"17,5 cm \/ Nee","offer_id":57244073460085,"sku":"CATBRBBN","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"17,5 cm \/ Ja","offer_id":57244073492853,"sku":"CARBRBBJ","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/7231\/2852\/files\/D0E81E0B-2BA9-487A-8EF2-CA5A3FE26277.jpg?v=1780431065","url":"https:\/\/orchids-shop.com\/products\/cattleya-brabantiae-banderantes-sm-joga-x-walkeriana-flame-big-plant","provider":"Claessen Orchids \u0026 Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}