Category: Cattleya Alliance

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Breeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 7 years ago Miniaturization and its advantages in the small greenhouse; the best clones for breeding, their main characteristics, crossing with other genera; for details refer to W10-165 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Breeding and Growing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 7 years ago Breeding guidance and plant criteria for a large number of species and hybrids in Sophronitis, Laelia and Cattleya; refer to A82-460Definitions, requirements, cultural advice, from temperatures to ... Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Species for

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 7 years ago 15 related species described as miniatures with 38 hybrids derived from them; refer to W11-205 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Pests That Afflict Them

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 7 years ago Scales, leaf- and flower-spotting fungi, black rot and virus infection, types, discussion, recommended chemical and cultural controls, with illus.; refer to A84-122 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Pronunciation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 7 years ago The correct way is KAT-lee-uh, not cattle-LAY-ya; will they ever learn? A86-147 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Pruning

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 7 years ago If latent eyes or new growth produces second but inferior growths toward formation of pseudobulbs, they can be broken off to reduce all growth to one eye or one growth. AU87Winter-59 Read More

Cattleyas - General Information

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 7 years ago One of the more popular orchids, Cattleya orchids are liked for their large frilly flowers. They are available in all sorts of sizes, large as well as miniature Cattleyas. A lot of them are natural... Read More

Prostechea boothiana

Author is Lou Lodyga, posted over 11 years ago A Florida native, also found in the Caribbean and Mexico in dry scrub forest and tropical deciduous forests as a hot to warm growing miniature to small sized epiphyte. It is found from sea level to... Read More

Epidendrum prismatocarpum

Author is Lou Lodyga, posted over 11 years ago If you like flowers that make a statement then this striking species is for you. Native to Mexico and Central America it’s found in forests growing on large tree branches. The bright, long-lasti... Read More

Christmas Blooming Orchid: Cattleya percivaliana

Posted by Sys Admin over 11 years ago One of the Christmas blooming orchids, this species is native to Venezuela where it is found at altitudes of 1300 – 2000 meters, however the plant will grow and bloom well at sea level as it grows ... Read More

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