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Old 11-26-2007, 01:21 PM
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C. luteola and Soph. coccinea are the parents of this one, if I remember correctly, and it is an easy grower due to the Cattleya parent. C. luteola will grow happily in a huge range of conditions, from cool to hot and from vanda light to Phal light. If your particular plant has a lot of dominance from the Sophronitis parent, it may prefer temps a bit on the cooler side, but in general, intermediate temps (60-80-ish) will suit it well. As for light, both parents are quite happy between 800 and 1500 Fc but will bloom better with 1800-2000 Fc. so you can generally grow it in light suitable for Phals up through Catt light.

It's a good cross, and should be a very rewarding plant! Enjoy!

-Cj
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