Cattleya rupestris
October 22, 2025
Cattleya rupestris
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Cattleya rupestris is endemic to Brazil and grows as a lithophyte primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome and blooms in the fall. A dry winter rest is important. Use a fast-draining orchid mix so the roots dry out between watering.
Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots
Grower: Fritz Bredeek
Cattleya rupestris is endemic to Brazil and grows as a lithophyte primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome and blooms in the fall. A dry winter rest is important. Use a fast-draining orchid mix so the roots dry out between watering.
Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots
Grower: Fritz Bredeek
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Thelymitra crinita is endemic to Western Australia at elevations of sea level to 350 meters in coastal and near coastal forests and woodlands as a small to large-sized, cold-growing terrestrial that blooms in the spring. Grow plants of Thelymitra in small pots with sandy loam. Provide intermediate temperatures and very bright light levels. Most species of Thelymitra exhibit a strong dormancy period after flowering. Water regularly during active growth and begin to withhold water upon flowering. After flowering, withhold all water until the onset of new vegetative growth. Some species, however, grow in permanently moist habitats. In nature, many species have enhanced flowerings following fire. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots) Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com and The AOS (https://www.aos.org/explore/thelymitra)
