Cattleya maxima
Owned by David Fefferman (@David).
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Corsage Orchid
- Hybrid/Species/Unknown
- Species
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Orchid
- Growth Habit
- Epiphyte
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Division
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
- Acquisition Source
- Don Elkins
- Natural Habitat Location
- Tropical rainforests
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
Corsage Orchid
Cattleya
maxima
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common NameCorsage Orchid
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Orchid
Growth Habit
Epiphyte
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Acquisition SourceDon Elkins
Natural Habitat LocationTropical rainforests
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Item Lore
The Cattleya maxima is a striking species within the orchid family, long admired for its elegant form and vibrant presence. As a natural species, it represents the foundational beauty that has made this genus a cornerstone of botanical collections for generations.
Cattleya
maxima
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common NameCorsage Orchid
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Orchid
Growth Habit
Epiphyte
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Acquisition SourceDon Elkins
Natural Habitat LocationTropical rainforests
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Item Lore
The Cattleya maxima is a striking species within the orchid family, long admired for its elegant form and vibrant presence. As a natural species, it represents the foundational beauty that has made this genus a cornerstone of botanical collections for generations.