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Cattleya amethystoglossa: Bifoliate Species Culture Challenges

Species Difficulty

Bifoliate Cattleyas grow on canes (no pseudobulbs), shrink in dry periods, and are easily overwatered in pots.

Culture

Grow on damp side (not wet). Mature plants 2–3 ft tall, need staking. Reference: Fowlie's The Brazilian Bifoliate Cattleyas and Their Color Varieties (1977).

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