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Cattleya nobilior is a plant in the genus Cattleya.
Description[]
Plant blooms during winter through spring with several 8-10 cm wide flowers born from a specialized growth. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of anise.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in Matto Grossa State, Brazil and Santa Cruz, Bolivia at elevations of 170 to 700 meters
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with partial to full sun. The plant is a warm growing orchid species. Water approximately once a week. Plant can also be mounted.
Varieties[]
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Cattleya nobilior variant | white petals and sepals, lip is white with purple veins |
Naming[]
Common Name: Noble Cattleya
Synonyms[]
- Cattleya nobilior var. alba L.C.Menezes 2001
- Cattleya walkeriana Gardner var nobilior [Rchb.f]Veitch 1887