Cattleya coccinea x 'Pepe' Calathea while the shorter dorsal sepal

while the shorter dorsal sepal stands upright — giving the bloom a sculptural

best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix in a large pot to accommodate its vigorous

this warm-growing Cattleya alliance orchid produces two large blooms per spike with exceptionally broad

Plant Characteristics: Features green

Cattleya coccinea x 'Pepe' Calathea while the shorter dorsal sepalThis is a selected cross of the species Sophronitis coccinea (often classified as C. coccinea), native to the mountains and coastal regions of Brazil. This cross utilizes a standard plant crossed with the superior 'Pepe' clone, which has been selected for its larger flower size and intense color saturation. Light: Requires bright, filtered light. High light levels are essential to encourage flowering, but the plant must be protected from harsh, direct