{"product_id":"rhy-glauca-pale-jade-am-aos-bc-daffodil-king-tut","title":"Rhynchostylis glauca 'Pale Jade' AM\/AOS Bc. Daffodil 'King Tut' (35-60 baby plants)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis flask with Rhynchostylis glauca 'Pale Jade' AM\/AOS × Bc. Daffodil ‘King Tut' is not a finished product, but a starting point for a future selection. This is a limited batch of young plants (35-60 plants) that have just come out of in vitro and must be immediately unpacked and grown up further upon arrival.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this cross interesting is that you are combining two completely different growth types:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRhynchostylis glauca is known for its compact growth and dense flower clusters\u003cbr\u003eBrassocattleya lines such as Bc. Daffodil bring larger flower shape and more open structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn practice, we see that such crosses often turn out surprisingly, with clear variation within one batch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRhynchostylis glauca 'Pale Jade' AM\/AOS is an award-winning clone from Central America with relatively large flowers and a distinct fragrance, especially in the evening\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe other parent, Bc. Daffodil ‘King Tut', is from the Cattleya alliance and was selected for flower shape and color intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis combination creates a hybrid with genetic influences from both Vanda-like lines and Cattleya-like structures, which you often see in both growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause this is a flask, the value is mainly 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\u003eThe first phase is entirely about root development and acclimatization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlants react more sensitively to too wet conditions than standard seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnce they take root, they often grow faster and more vigorously than expected\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect later (based on similar lines)\u003c\/h3\u003e: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore compact plants than typical Cattleyas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers that can vary between cluster formation (Rhynchostylis influence) and more open flowers (Cattleya influence)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegular light fragrance component\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportant: there is visible variation within this batch, which is just interesting if you want to self-select.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare (flask → propagation)\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003eUnpacking\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis flask should be unpacked immediately upon arrival. Leaving it closed too long increases the risk of mold and failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eFirst Stage\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Experience:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse an airy, slightly moist medium\u003cbr\u003eAvoid compact or wet substrates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe biggest mistake we see:\u003cbr\u003e→ start too wet → root rot within days\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive lots of bright, indirect light. This hybrid seems to tolerate a little more light than average flask plants, provided humidity is good.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeally between 20 and 28 °C. Stable conditions really make a difference in success rate here.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep this high (70%+) in the beginning, but always with air movement. Stagnant air is more risky here than something too dry.\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\u003eOnce you see new root tips:\u003cbr\u003e→ build up slowly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowth\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first weeks plants often seem to stand still. This is normal.\u003cbr\u003eOnce they catch on, you usually see marked acceleration all of a sudden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFlowering (expectation)\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a long-term project. Count on several years before the first blooms become visible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat we expect with this type of cross\u003c\/h3\u003e: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePossible combination of cluster blooms and larger individual flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVariation in color and shape within the batch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChance of light fragrance (evening\/night) from Rhynchostylis influence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a limited batch of flask plants (35-60 plants).\u003cbr\u003eVariation between plants is normal and part of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis type of product is mainly suitable for enthusiasts who:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ewant to grow their own\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewant to select\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand consciously choose a longer term trajectory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"text-xl text-black-80\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cattleya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57108676182389,"sku":"CATLDCJ","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/7231\/2852\/files\/IMG-5070.jpg?v=1777494640","url":"https:\/\/orchids-shop.com\/products\/rhy-glauca-pale-jade-am-aos-bc-daffodil-king-tut","provider":"Claessen Orchids \u0026 Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}