Cattleya Maxima

Cattleya maxima orchid also called as The Greatest Cattleya Christmas Flower Cattleya malouana or Epidendrum maximum is a species of Cattleya genus. Free Shipping on Qualified Orders.

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Cattleya maxima Lindley 1833 SUBGENUS Cattleya SECTION Maximae Withner 1988.

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Plant is found growing in the dry coastal forest of Venezuela Colombia Ecuador and. A select form of this great species. This species was first described by Jonh Lindley in 1831 when he received a.

In Peru it is called Flor de Navidad Christmas Flower Withner 1988. Longevity of Flowers. Maxima is the only Cattleya that grows on the Pacific side of the western slopes of the Andes in an extended area ranging from Peru northward through Ecuador and Colombia.

Cattleya maxima is one of the few species of the large-flowered cattleyas that are easy to identify from their color. The Orchid Album 1882-1897. Cattleya maxima Didier Be the first to rate this product Out of stock Notify on availability.

There are two distinct races of Cattleya maxima. HYBRIDS Cattleya maxima Crownfox AMAOS. In South America Flor de Navidad or Christmas Flower.

Cattleya maxima grows from 10 to 1500 meters in elevation in seasonally dry coastal forests. Wild specimens can be found in Columbia Ecuador and the northern parts of Peru. Except for Cattleya aurea C.

Marchettiana Plate 404 in. Cattleya maxima is a plant in the genus Cattleya. Cattleya maxima as syn.

1 Description 2 Distribution 3 Culture 4 Varities 5 Naming 51 Synonyms Plant bloom in the fall to winter with three to fifteen 125 cm wide fragrant flowers. A large lowland race and a medium-sized upland race. Capable of producing up to eight flowers per inflorescence this alba form of Cattleya maxima is always highly sought after.

Cattleya maxima has a characteristic yellow stripe down the center of the lip in all color forms including the albas. It also occurs in Venezuela. 10 14 cm.

Flower Size5 125 cm Found in Venezuela Colombia Ecuador and northern coastal Peru at elevations of 10 to 1500 meters in seasonally dry coastal. Cattleya maxima is an orchid species identified by Lindl. Very large plants available.

Ad Shop Devices Apparel Books Music More. Pristine white flowers can reach almost 14cm in size. 15 50 cm.

Maxima whereas the higher elevation varieties are smaller and more compact and often more intensely colored. Cattleya maxima Chadwicks Dark. Cattleya maxima is one of the few species of the large-flowered cattleyas that are easy to identify from their color.

Likes it a bit drier in winter and more moist at the roots when in bud and flowering. Lowland species grow to 24 inches 60 cm tall and have more flowers than the shorter upland type. Crystalline white flowers can reach almost 14cm in size on gracefully presented inflorescences.

Common NameThe Greatest Cattleya. 25 30 days. Ad Shop Devices Apparel Books Music More.

Deserving of a place in every Cattleya species collection. Cattleya maxima is a strong and hearty South American orchid that does not require a lot of pampering. The characteristic yellow stripe down the center of the lip is present in all forms of cattleya maxima.

Fragrant with beautiful wide dark green leaves. Cattleya maxima var alba is found in the peru through ecuador and colombia it also occurs in venezuela. Pick up in San Antonio Tx Delivery to USA address Pick up at Canada location Delivery to Canada address Delivery to Address in Germany UPS Express Saver Pick up in Germany at Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock.

From Venezuela Colombia Ecuador and northern coastal Peru that is found at elevations of 10 to 1500 meters in seasonally dry coastal forests. These can flower twice per year on mature plants.

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