These plants are self-propagation ** seedlings from our own mother-plant of Cattleya Psyche 'Prolific' AM/AOS!
Cattleya Psyche 'Prolific' is a super-star among orchids: the AM/AOS award winner is the 'foundational plant' for nearly 200 registered orchid hybrids! The primary hybrid's overall red coloration, a rarity among Cattleyas, is the key to its' fame. The flowers of this miniature are a vibrant red-orange and measure about 2.5 inches across (7 cm)! The red color and full shape come from Cattleya coccinea, the orange tint comes from the many-flowered Cattleya cinnabarina.
The delighful seedlings available here are each unique, with foliage that stands between 6 and 8 inches tall. The blooms have some variation while resembling their origin flower: such is the fun of flowering seedlings - enjoy the surprise!
** "Selfing" propagation is done by pollinating a flower with its' own pollen. The resulting seedlings are unique, with some variation in precise color, size, or markings, while generally resembling the self-pollinated flower.
Temperature Tolerant. December - January blooming.
Prices start at: $50.00
Plus shipping and handling.