Cattleya aurantiaca is an easy-to-grow species from Central America and Southern Mexico that grows well under most orchid conditions and flowers in the early spring. Flowers are typically about 1″ wide and most are bright orange with or without spotting.
You can find more information about this and other Cattleya species on the orchidspecies.com web page.
The parents of this sibling cross were orange, spotted, and very vigorous. These plants are established in 3.5″ pots and should be blooming in 1-2 years.
