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Cattleya labiata: Unifoliate Species Culture and Rest Period

Species Type

Cattleya labiata is unifoliate (one leaf per pseudobulb).

Seasonal Care

After fall growth maturity and sheath development, greatly reduce watering. High light and warmth year-round. Balanced fertilizer (½ tsp/gal 20-20-20) during active growth. Flowers emerge in spring, often from dried sheaths.

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