Cattleya purpurata var. carnea 'Homestead' × C. purpurata 'Bion'

Common name: Purple-stained Cattleya clonal variety

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Synonym: Laelia purpurata var. carnea ('Homestead' × 'Bion')

Distribution: SE and S Brazil

Habitat: Heavy forest along small creeks; 0-180m

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 8-12" long with 2-5 (rarely 7-8) long-lasting white flowers with a pink lip. Flowers are 6-10" across.

Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): April to May

Fragrance: Fragrant

Comments: Cattleya purpurata

1: Greenhouse 10: Intermediate Higher Light Orchid House (GH10) • Accession: 2017-0318*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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