Cattleya (Brazilian Laelia) purpurata probably is the best Cattleya species in our collection! This Sanguinea variety has good shape, substance, texture and a contrasting violet and dark purple lip. Each spike can produce up to 7 showy flowers which stand up very well and can last up to 4–6 weeks in cool weather. Typically blooms from May until August. Enjoy their sweet fragrance. Special for Cattleya Lovers and advanced growers! This is a large division from our Mother Plant!
Pot Size: 6" pot
Blooming Size: YES, Summer blooms
Fragrant: Yes
Temp: warm - Intermediate - Cool
Humidity: 50%-70%
Light: Medium to Bright (filtered)
Watering: Moist but can be slightly dry out between watering
*** Shipping Policy
** Photos are sample for flowers. Plants are varied and sales are first come first serve.
- Read the description very carefully before you purchase. Due to the sensitive nature of orchids, there are no refunds or returns when plants leave our nursery.
- You must let us know if you have special shipping needs, such as including a heat pack.
- Plants are packed carefully, but we cannot guarantee flowers, buds, sheaths or spikes once the plant leaves the nursery.
- We offer local pick up at the nursery in San Jose.
- We ship within the US; outside the US by arrangement only.
- We usually ship on Monday – Tuesday.
- If an order is received after 9:00 AM PST Monday, we may ship the item the following week.
- We normally ship by Priority USPS; or FedEx or UPS for large boxes.
- We will combine shipping where possible; some orders may be in multiple boxes.
- Plant may or may not ship with flowers.
- We cannot guarantee a delivery gets to a specific address in the time frame requested due to current shipping conditions.
- Time to arrival/delivery quotes are generated by USPS, Fed Ex, UPS, not Orchid Design. Also keep in mind the package will not travel in a direct route but rather from one shipping hub to another.
- If damage occurs in shipping and you want to file a claim with USPS, FedEx, or UPS, it is your responsibility to file a claim.
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