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🌸 Cattleya Orchid (Cattleya spp.) 🌸 The Cattleya Orchid, known for its vibrant and exotic appearance, features stunning blooms with a combination of bold colors and intricate patterns, adding a touch of elegance and beauty to any indoor or outdoor space. Light: Bright, indirect light. Water: Water when the top inch of the potting mix is dry. Soil: Well-draining orchid potting mix. Temp: Thrives in temperatures between 60-85°F (16-29°C). Humidity: High. Fertilizer: Apply a balanced…

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This week I had the rare privelege of visiting the habitat of Florida's legendary "Ghost Orchid", Dendrophylax lindenii. You may know of this orchid from Susan Orleans' book, The Orchid Thief. The movie Adaptation, which starred Meryl Streep and Nicholas Cage. was based on the book. Dendrophylax lindenii. is a rare leafless orchid that grows in the swamps of Southwest Florida. You have to wade through waist-deep water to get to it. It has been artificially propagated and some have succeeded…

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