{"product_id":"rhyncholaeliocattleya-wellesleyae-c-leuddemanniana-coerulea-michael-am-aos-rhyn-digbyana-laura-am-aos","title":"Rhyncholaeliocattleya Wellesleyae (C.leuddemanniana coerulea ‘Michael’ AM\/AOS Rhyn.digbyana ‘Laura’AM.AOS)(40-65 baby plants)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Rhyncholaeliocattleya Wellesleyae flask is not a standard product, but really a starting point for a future collection. This is a limited batch of young plants (40-65 plants) that have just come out of in vitro and need to be unpacked and grown up further upon arrival.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this cross interesting is the combination of two distinct lines: the cool, bluish tones of Cattleya lueddemanniana coerulea and the extremely fringed lip and strong fragrance of Rhyncholaelia digbyana . In previous batches, we see that this combination often results in plants with a striking contrast between form and color.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRhyncholaeliocattleya Wellesleyae is a classic hybrid within the Cattleya alliance and consists of a 50\/50 cross between Rhyncholaelia digbyana and Cattleya lueddemanniana.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne parent grows naturally in Central America with plenty of light and air circulation, while the other comes from Venezuela and is known for its flower shape and color variation .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis combination is also seen in the progeny: plants that can handle relatively high light, but at the same time can react sensitively to too wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause this is a flask of young plants, the value here is not in the end result you see immediately, but in what you grow up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat we notice in similar lines\u003c\/p\u003e: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn the first months after flasking out, root development is the critical stage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlants that stay too wet in the beginning fall out faster than average\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong specimens actually pull through remarkably well afterwards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn previous generations of this cross we saw that\u003c\/p\u003e: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe influence of digbyana often causes strongly fringed lips and fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe lueddemanniana coerulea line sometimes passes on cooler shades or lighter flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThere is marked variation between plants within one batch (important for collectors)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis makes it not a uniform batch, but rather 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. Do not leave plants too long in the closed environment, as mold can quickly develop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eFirst stage\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe find that a slightly moist, but very airy medium works best (e.g. fine bark + sphagnum, but not compact).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eNote:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo wet = greatest risk\u003cbr\u003eToo dry = growth stops immediately\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive lots of bright, indirect light. In practice, we see that young plants respond better to a little more light than typical seedlings, provided humidity is in order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeally between 20 and 28 °C. Fluctuations are reasonably tolerated, but stable conditions give significantly better results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep this high (70%+) in the early stages, but always with air movement. Stagnant air quickly gives problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the first weeks, preferably a little too dry than too wet. Once new roots become visibly active, watering can be increased slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowth\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first visible acceleration in growth usually comes after several weeks to months. This is normal with flask plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFlowering (expectation)\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is not a fast bloomer. With good rearing, count on several years before the first flowering becomes visible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat we see with similar lines:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrong plants eventually develop into vigorous Cattleya-like specimens\u003cbr\u003eFlowers are often large, distinct in shape and regularly fragrant (digbyana influence)\u003cbr\u003eSelection within the batch makes a big difference in final quality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a limited batch of flask plants. Variation between individuals is normal and part of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis type of product is especially suitable for enthusiasts who want to breed, select and experiment themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"text-xl text-black-80\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cattleya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57108680540533,"sku":"CATLDCJ","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/7231\/2852\/files\/FullSizeRender_05c095b7-5e80-4094-a945-33ce7a8f6da6.jpg?v=1777494303","url":"https:\/\/orchids-shop.com\/products\/rhyncholaeliocattleya-wellesleyae-c-leuddemanniana-coerulea-michael-am-aos-rhyn-digbyana-laura-am-aos","provider":"Claessen Orchids \u0026 Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}