Bring exotic elegance to your garden with Cattleya Intermedia, a stunning heirloom orchid variety known for its long blooming season and vibrant blossoms. These flowers are admired for their delicate fragrance and striking colors, making them a centerpiece in any home or container garden. With proper care, this orchid offers reliable seasonal displays and lasting beauty.
Features
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Botanical Name: Cattleya intermedia
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Plant Type: Perennial orchid
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Bloom Feature: Large, showy blossoms with a long flowering season
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Growth Habit: Upright, compact orchid growth
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Heirloom & GMO Free seeds
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Ideal for indoor pots, greenhouses, or warm outdoor gardens
Specifications
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Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect light (morning sun is best)
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Soil: Use a well-draining orchid mix (bark, perlite, sphagnum moss)
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USDA Zones: 10–12 (grow indoors in cooler climates)
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Blooming Season: Spring to early summer; extended flowering period with care
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Height: 12–18 inches mature height
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Watering: Moderate; allow medium to partially dry between watering
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Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Seed Preparation: Orchid seeds are very fine and benefit from being sown on sterile, well-prepared orchid medium.
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Sowing: Scatter seeds on the surface of the growing medium; do not cover deeply.
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Germination: Maintain a warm environment (70–80°F / 21–27°C) with consistent humidity; germination may take several weeks to months.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings develop, transfer carefully to individual pots with orchid substrate.
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Care: Provide good air circulation, bright filtered light, and regular misting to maintain healthy growth.
