C. trianaei alba (`Joe' x `Aranka Germaske' FCC/AOS) (species) Cattleya Orchid 2.5" Pot

C. trianaei alba (`Joe' x `Aranka Germaske' FCC/AOS) (species) A new offering of a cross between two very fine alba types. `Joe' is a select plant from Joe Grezaffi. Aranka can be difficult to breed with as it it understood to be a 3N, so it will be very interesting to see what comes from this cross. Flowers shown are the parent plants. 2.5" Pot 3 Years to Blooming Size Flowers Winter     Cattleya Culture Light is the most important factor in growing and flowering cattleyas, whether in a greenhouse or in the home. Bright light to some sun should be given to the plants, with no direct sun in the middle of the day. This means an east, shaded south (as with a sheer curtain) or west window in the home, and 50 to 70 percent full sun in a greenhouse (3,000 to 5,000 foot-candles). Leaves should be a medium green color, pseudobulbs erect and requiring no staking. Temperatures should be 55 to 60 F at night and 70 to 85 F during the day. Seedlings should have night temperatures five to 10