Christmas Orchid
Cattleya Trianae
Cattleya trianae
Native to the cloud forests of Colombia, the Christmas Orchid blooms from December through February. Its large, frilled lip and intoxicating fragrance made it the trophy of 19th-century orchid hunters.
Native to Colombian Andes
Fun fact
Cattleya trianae was named the national flower of Colombia in 1936 and appears on the country's coat of arms.
How to care for it
Light
Bright, with some morning sun
Water
Weekly; let dry between
Humidity
60–80%
Temperature
16–29°C / 60–85°F
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