Bc. (Brassocattleya) Amethyst is a beautiful hybrid between Brassavola cucullata and Cattleya purpurata. An elegant, easy to grow BrassoCattleya that can grow anywhere that does not get too cold. The flowers are usually about 5-6 inches in diameter, blending from white to a purple outline with a gorgeous purple lip from the Cattleya purpurata parent. Of course, it has a wonderful fragrance from both parents, day and night.
This Brassocattleya Amethyst grows best in intermediate conditions, on cork slabs with semi-humid to humid environments or in pots with medium bark. Basket-grown Brassavola hybrids can quickly outgrow their original basket and form a specimen plant that completely covers the original container. Don't bother repotting or remounting larger Brassavola, but feel free to take divisions and rapidly multiply your plant stock.
Brassocattleya Amethyst prefer light that is similar to the Cattleya orchids light requirements: bright light, but no direct sun. if you have a light meter, anywhere from 2000-3000 foot-candles is ideal.
Brassavola are fast-growing orchids and will quickly begin to yield divisions to increase your collection or make your orchid-loving friends very happy.
Pot Size: 4" pot or bare root
Blooming Size: YES, bloom anytime of the year
Temp: Intermediate to warm (50ºF-85ºF)
Light: Medium, bright light or 50% shade
Watering: moist from Spring to Fall. Reduce water in Winter
Fertilizer: Regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer from Spring to Fall
Air circulation: Strong
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