Cattleya maxima 'Gorgeous' SM/JOGA

[NYCorchidman]

Thanks, everyone!

This is its first blooming, so I'm looking forward to the next blooming.

Steve- This plant is petite, so I would say this is the upland form. I read the upland forms need cool nights. Dang it!

Regarding the name, I thought the name maxima was given because the flower was the largest among cattleyas that were known at the time.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Steve- This plant is petite, so I would say this is the upland form. I read the upland forms need cool nights. Dang it!

Nah, mine grows well outside in the Texas heat or inside with minimal temperature fluctuations. These guys are pretty bulletproof!

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Regarding the name, I thought the name maxima was given because the flower was the largest among cattleyas that were known at the time.

I stand corrected, you're right on this point! Cattleya maxima | Chadwick and Son Orchids

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Nah, mine grows well outside in the Texas heat or inside with minimal temperature fluctuations. These guys are pretty bulletproof!



I stand corrected, you're right on this point! Cattleya maxima | Chadwick and Son Orchids

Ok, that's good to know. Thanks!