{"product_id":"cattleya-duvaliana-x-brassavola-cucullata","title":"Cattleya Duvaliana x Brassavola cucullata (10 baby plants)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Cattleya Duvaliana × Brassavola cucullata flask is a small-scale, limited batch of approximately 10 young plants coming directly from in vitro. This type of product is not a finished product, but a starting point for those who want to breed and select for themselves within an interesting Cattleya alliance cross.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this combination remarkable is its genetic make-up:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCattleya Duvaliana (lueddemanniana coerulea × purpurata semi-alba 'Red Carmin')\u003cbr\u003e× Brassavola cucullata\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn practice, this means a mix of:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecolor and flower form from the Cattleya lineage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enarrow, star-shaped flower structure and fragrance from Brassavola\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese are crosses that rarely turn out completely uniform, and for that very reason are interesting to work with yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cattleya background comes from species from South America (Venezuela and Brazil), where plants grow in light, well-ventilated tree crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrassavola cucullata comes from Central America and the Caribbean, where the species grows in warm conditions with plenty of light and strong air circulation (en.wikipedia.org\u003cbr\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat we see with this type of cross:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eplants that tolerate more light than average Cattleyas\u003cbr\u003ebut at the same time can be susceptible to too wet roots in the early stages\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause it is a flask, the value is in what you grow up, not in a fixed final appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat we notice in similar crosses:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003efirst phase: slow start, especially root formation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eafterwards: clear acceleration in strong plants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eweaker specimens often drop out relatively early\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect later:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003evariation between plants (important for selection)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einfluence of Brassavola → narrower flower segments and possibly scent (especially in the evening)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einfluence of Cattleya → color, lip and flower size\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis type of crossing often gives unpredictable but interesting results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare (flask → propagation).\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003eUnpacking\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis flask should be unpacked immediately upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003eLeaving it closed too long quickly gives mold and failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eFirst stage\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur experience:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003euse a very airy substrate\u003cbr\u003ekeep it slightly moist, never wet\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiggest mistake we see:\u003cbr\u003e→ start too wet → roots stop immediately\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive lots of bright, indirect light.\u003cbr\u003eThis cross seems to tolerate a little more light than standard seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeally between 20 and 28 °C.\u003cbr\u003eStability really makes a difference here.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart around 70%+, but always with air movement.\u003cbr\u003eStagnant air is a greater risk than growing slightly drier.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the first weeks:\u003cbr\u003e→ rather a little too dry than too wet\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs soon as you see new root tips:\u003cbr\u003e→ slowly increase\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowth\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first few weeks little seems to happen.\u003cbr\u003eAfter that you often see sudden growth acceleration in the strong specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFlowering (expectation).\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a long-term project.\u003cbr\u003eCount on several years to bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat we expect based on this cross:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecombination of Cattleya form and Brassavola influence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003echance of light fragrance in the evening\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eclear variation → selection determines final quality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a small batch flask (±10 plants).\u003cbr\u003eVariation and failure in the first phase are part of this type of product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThis is especially suitable for enthusiasts who:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ewant to grow their own\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewant to experiment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand consciously choose a route with variation and selection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cattleya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57104643457397,"sku":"CATLDCJ","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/7231\/2852\/files\/566b96fa-2221-4717-ae79-59c015ff5109__19461_45d64261-750e-4be1-93b6-1e81fa085bc5.webp?v=1777202348","url":"https:\/\/orchids-shop.com\/products\/cattleya-duvaliana-x-brassavola-cucullata","provider":"Claessen Orchids \u0026 Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}