Lepanthes menatoi Aspasia Cultivating the stunning Cattleya maxima

Cultivating the stunning Cattleya maxima can be rewarding

chunky mix and allow it to dry out slightly between waterings

Best grown mounted on cork or in a well-draining bark-based mix

resulting in a robust epiphytic orchid famous for its exceptional large flower size and its distinctive sweet fragrance that exemplifies classic cattleya breeding excellence

or a humidifier to maintain optimal moisture levels around the plant

Lepanthes menatoi Aspasia Cultivating the stunning Cattleya maximaA floriferous miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing branched, densely flowered inflorescences with multiple blooms open simultaneously. The flowers feature broadly triangular, spreading sepals and a small contrasting labellum, arranged along a serrated rachis in a highly ornamental display. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the foliage. Temperature: 5775F (1424C); an