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Cattleya aclandiae open-pollinated, in vitro

Cattleya aclandiae open-pollinated, in vitro

Each OrchiPack contains 4 plants. 

14,50€ - 14,50€
14,50€
14,50€ - 14,50€
14,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Cattleya aclandiae open-pollinated, in vitro

Name: Cattleya aclandiae Lindl.
Synonym: Epidendrum aclandiae (Lindl.) Rchb.f.
Etymology: Cattleya (named in honor of British orchid collector William Cattley); aclandiae (in honor of Lady Thomas Dyke Acland, an English plant enthusiast who was the first to successfully bring this species into bloom in England).
First described: In 1840 by John Lindley.
Origin / Distribution: Brazil (endemic to the state of Bahia).
Location / Habitat: Epiphytic in coastal, drier forests and on trees above waterways at low elevations (up to about 400 m). After deflasking, it requires bright to very bright light with plenty of indirect light (protect from direct, intense midday sun), warm-temperate to warm conditions, humidity of approx. 60–80%, and excellent, continuous air circulation.
Description & Notes: Cattleya aclandiae is one of the smallest and most sought-after miniature cattleyas of all. The species produces compact, two-leaved pseudobulbs and is notable for its remarkably large, extremely waxy, long-lasting flowers relative to the size of the plant. The petals and sepals are olive-green to yellowish-green, covered with dark chestnut-brown to almost black spots. The exposed lip provides a spectacular contrast, with its intense magenta to violet color. The flowers are also pleasantly fragrant. After deflasking, the seedlings require a very fast-drying medium (such as coarse pine bark) or mounting on cork, due to their tendency to develop sensitive roots; either way, this should always be combined with high humidity and excellent ventilation.

In vitro culture: You will receive a flask containing 4 young plants. The plants are generally already large enough to be deflasked. After opening, carefully remove all the nutrient medium from the roots using lukewarm water, and plant the seedlings in fine, very airy bark with a little sphagnum moss. For the first few weeks, we recommend high humidity, warm to intermediate conditions, and bright but sheltered light with good air movement. Keep the medium evenly slightly moist at first; only increase light intensity and allow it to dry out more between waterings gradually once the plants are well established.