Name: Cattleya Percimax
Synonym: C. Percimax
Parents: Cattleya maxima × Cattleya percivaliana
Breeder: Eustace Clark
First registered: 1913
Notes: A classic primary hybrid that combines the robust qualities of C. maxima with the intense coloration of C. percivaliana—a plant with impressive presence and vigorous growth.

Description:

Cattleya Percimax is a carefully bred hybrid that combines the best traits of its parent species. C. maxima contributes large, fragrant flowers and vigorous growth, while C. percivaliana impresses with rich colors and a compact growth habit.

The plant typically produces medium-sized to large, fragrant flowers that display a balanced combination of its parents’ traits. The color palette ranges from lavender to deep violet, often with a distinctly pronounced lip that further enhances its ornamental appeal.

Despite its striking appearance, C. Percimax remains relatively compact and is well suited to growers with limited space. Its manageable size in no way diminishes its visual impact—in bloom, usually during the winter months, it puts on a magnificent floral display.

This hybrid is prized not only for its beauty but also for being easy to care for. Its hardiness and adaptability make it an ideal choice for beginners and experienced orchid enthusiasts alike.