Cattleya schilleriana var. Imperialis

[stitz]

Mauro, Thank you for your fotos of C. schilleriana. I have one which finally flowered last year after several years of trying. The removal of a tree provided additional sunlight which made the difference. I was amazed at how much sun this plant needs!

I have been interested in the variety sanderiana for many years. What distinguishes this variety from others, please? It appears to have "richer" colors compared to others. I only know it from others' fotos. It is usually much more expensive, too!

I divided my C. schilleriana plant into several pieces, mid-summer as new roots were starting. I attached two plants to a large tree fern plaque. The plants survived a very dry summer with roots spreading slowly. I expect them to be "established" next spring. I used coconut fibre/coir to help protect the roots. Please, offer any other tips? Thanks,

--Stitz--