Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Cattleya
Cattleya orchid detail from my Practice floral art design.
Common name
Cattleya orchids
Origin
Tropical Central to South America
Varieties
Large variety
Colors
All colours except true black and blue. Lilac, yellow, orange, and white. Also bi-coloured.
Vase life
From a week to almost two weeks.
Scent
Floral. Some are very strongly fragranced
Uses
The flowers are expensive and generally used to add a luxurious touch to designs
Conditioning
Do not refrigerate as the flowers can not tolerate cold. They are also sensitive to ethylene gas so keep away from fruits and vegatables
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