🌈 Cattlianthe Hawaiian Blue Sky – Seedling Size Orchid Plant
Bring home a touch of tropical charm with the mesmerizing Cattlianthe Hawaiian Blue Sky, a hybrid Cattleya-type orchid admired for its dreamy bluish-lavender flowers, captivating fragrance, and elegant growth habit. As a seedling-size plant, it offers the delight of nurturing a young orchid into a mature, blooming masterpiece. Ideal for collectors, hobby growers, and home gardeners seeking rare and colourful orchid varieties.
📘 Product Details
| Feature |
Description |
| Plant Name |
Cattlianthe Hawaiian Blue Sky |
| Plant Type |
Cattleya Hybrid Orchid (Cattlianthe) |
| Plant Size |
Seedling Size (Young, non-blooming) |
| Pot Size |
1.5–2 inch nursery pot |
| Growth Habit |
Compact sympodial growth with pseudobulbs |
| Blooming Season |
Typically Summer to Early Winter (after maturity) |
| Flower Appearance |
Soft bluish-lavender blooms with wavy petals and a contrasting lip |
| Fragrance |
Mild, pleasant scent |
| Light Requirement |
Bright light (50–70% shade) |
| Water Requirement |
Moderate – keep slightly moist but not soggy |
| Ideal Temperature |
18°C – 30°C |
| Suitable For |
Balcony gardens, indoor bright spots, terraces, orchid collectors |
🌱 Nature & Characteristics
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A stunning Cattleya-type hybrid with pastel bluish-lavender flowers.
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Produces elegant, medium-sized blossoms with a wavy lip and soothing tones.
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Mildly fragrant, making it a perfect ornamental indoor/outdoor orchid.
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Compact growth suitable for small spaces and decorative arrangements.
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Strong, healthy rhizome and pseudobulb development for long-term growth.
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Easy to grow and highly rewarding once mature.
🌿 Planting & Caring Tips
✔ Light
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Provide bright indirect sunlight for maximum growth.
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Outdoors: 50–70% shade net is ideal.
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Indoors: Place near an east-facing window with filtered light.
✔ Watering
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Water when the potting mix is 60% dry.
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Allow roots to breathe—avoid waterlogging.
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Reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy.
✔ Humidity & Airflow
✔ Temperature
✔ Fertilizer
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Feed with balanced orchid fertilizer (NPK 20-20-20) every 7–10 days during growth.
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Use bloom booster (10-30-20) before flowering season.
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Flush pot with plain water once a month to remove salt deposits.
✔ Potting Medium
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Ideal mix: Medium orchid bark + charcoal + perlite.
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Ensure excellent drainage and ventilation around roots.
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Cattleya hybrids prefer airy mediums.
✔ Repotting
📦 What You Will Receive
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One healthy seedling-size Cattlianthe Hawaiian Blue Sky orchid plant
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Grown in a small nursery pot with developing pseudobulbs and roots
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Secure packaging designed for safe live-plant delivery