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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic
Parentage: Cattleya dowiana var. aurea X Cattleya warscewiczii

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  • Orchid

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Location: 129 tuxford road; starkville, ms
Date: 2012-07-27
C. Hardyana 'Exotic Orchids' x self
Comments:
  • Posted by drdawg (Vero Beach, FL - Zone 10a) on Jul 30, 2012 9:41 AM concerning plant:
    This is a three-year-old plant and these are its first blooms. Since this C. Hardyana was crossed with self, the blooms may be different from plant to plant, unless the plant is a division of the "mother" plant.

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