Taxon

Cattleya × fidelensis 'Patience'

Cattleya × fidelensis 'Patience' - The Saint Fidel's Cattleya clone, The Saint Fidel's Laelia clone
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Common name: The Saint Fidel's Cattleya clone, The Saint Fidel's Laelia clone
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
Habitat: Paraíba do Sul River Valley; below 200m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): June to October; peaks in July
Bloom characteristics: Arching inflorescence is 8-10" long with 2 (rarely 1-4) pink flowers. Flowers are 3" across.
Description: Naturally occuring hybrid.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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