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Cattleya Maxima
IntermediateCattleya maxima
A large Cattleya from Ecuador-Peru with lavender blooms and beautifully frilled lips.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜30℃
Lifespan
10+ years
Size
30-60cm
Humidity
50〜70%
Diet
−
About
Cattleya maxima, the Large Cattleya, is an epiphytic orchid native to Pacific coastal mountain forests in Ecuador and Peru. Plants grow 30–60 cm with single-leafed pseudobulbs and produce five to fifteen flowers per stem, each 10–14 cm across. The flowers display pale lavender to white petals and a deeply fringed lip in vivid lavender to purple with radiating purple veins—among the most ornate lips in the genus. A sweet fragrance accompanies blooms from autumn to winter (October–February). Cultivation requires bright indirect light, temperatures of 12–28°C, a free-draining bark or pumice medium, and a dry rest in summer–autumn to encourage flowering.
Basic Info
Origin
Ecuador and Peru, Pacific coastal mountains
Lifespan
10+ years
Size
30-60cm
Temperature
15〜30℃
Humidity
50〜70%
Diet
−
Care Guide
Color
Lavender
Lip
Frilled and gorgeous
Temperature
13-28°C
Size
Large species
OrchidCattleyaSpeciesLavender
Cattleya Maxima FAQ
QHow difficult is it to keep Cattleya Maxima?
A
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
QWhat is the ideal temperature for Cattleya Maxima?
A
The ideal temperature for Cattleya Maxima is 15〜30℃. Recommended humidity is 50〜70%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
QWhat is the lifespan of Cattleya Maxima?
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