Christmas Orchid — Cattleya trianae
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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