{"product_id":"cattleya-maxima-f-coerulea-ecua-0168-x-gigi-dream","title":"Cattleya maxima f. coerulea Ecua 0168 x 'Gigi Dream'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a select cross of \u003cem\u003eCattleya maxima\u003c\/em\u003e, bred specifically to enhance the rare coerulea (blue-tinged) color of this large-flowered species. Native to the Andean Mountains of South America, this cross exhibits exceptional size and shape, producing flowers with striking blue lips and petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide bright, indirect light, targeting 21,500 to 32,300 lux. Leaves should be medium-green; very dark leaves mean insufficient light. Protect the plant from direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e This orchid needs\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eintermediate to warm conditions. Daytime temperatures should be \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mbin\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mspace\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e5°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathrm\"\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mbin\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mspace\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e9\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pstrut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mtight\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathrm\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e), dropping to \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e5-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e0\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pstrut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mtight\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathrm\"\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e3-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e6\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pstrut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mtight\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathrm\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) at night. This day\/night temperature differential is crucial for spiking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain moderate to high humidity (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e). Always ensure excellent air movement to prevent disease, especially with higher humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Water thoroughly once the potting medium is nearly dry. Water more often during active growth and significantly reduce frequency in winter or after the newest pseudobulb matures. Avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe flowers are expected to be large and very showy, which is typical of \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003ettl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003eey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mspace\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003ema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003ex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003eima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, often blooming with two to six flowers per spike. Plant size typically reaches approximately 17.7\" (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e45 cm) in height. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecuagenera USA Corp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48478319870202,"sku":"PRS0114-823","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/0038\/5981\/files\/Cattleya_maxima_f._coerulea_Ecua_0168_x__Gigi_Dream.jpg?v=1773689900","url":"https:\/\/www.theamericangringo.com\/de\/products\/cattleya-maxima-f-coerulea-ecua-0168-x-gigi-dream","provider":"The American Gringo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}