Name: Cattleya Cuyabeno
Etymology: The genus name Cattleya honors William Cattley, an English orchid collector. “Cuyabeno” is the registered grex name and refers to the Cuyabeno region in Ecuador.
Registration: Cattleya Cuyabeno was registered with the RHS by Ecuagenera in 2023.
Origin / Breeding: Cattleya Cuyabeno is a hybrid of Cattleya Dominiana (1859) × Cattleya violacea.
Description & Notes: A robust Cattleya hybrid with leathery leaves and large, fragrant flowers that can range in color from pink to lavender. We cultivate it in very bright light, with good air circulation and thorough watering during the growing season. The substrate should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. We keep it warm to intermediate, at approximately 18–30 °C.