Laeliocattleya Tokyo Magic x Sophrolaeliocattleya Wasp Nest
Laeliocattleya genusAbout this species
A sympodial, epiphytic complex hybrid within the Cattleya alliance, producing clustered pseudobulbs topped by leathery leaves and showy, waxy flowers in the warm colour range typical of its Brazilian and Central American ancestry. It thrives under high light and humidity between 50 and 80 percent, tolerating temperatures from 10 to 35 degrees Celsius. A drier winter rest from November to February helps trigger flowering, which occurs from February to April.
Parentage
The registered cross for this grex — shared by every grower. Not the same as your plant’s own care links.
Registry details
- Grex epithet
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- Registrant
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- Year
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- RHS grex id
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What growers see
from 1 growerEarly data — outcomes from just a few growers so far, but real results rather than a generic ideal.
Where growers keep it
What “High Light” means
No light meter needed — hold a hand a foot above a surface at midday and look at the shadow it casts.
How it’s grown
Most growers keep this orchid in a pot.
A pot with open slots or a net basket. Extra airflow dries the roots faster than a solid pot — a good middle ground for most epiphytic orchids.
Mounting & pots
Seasonal Patterns
Growing — making new roots and leaves. Water and feed on its normal schedule.
Blooming — flowers are open or forming. Keep conditions steady and enjoy the show.
Resting — a cooler, drier rest. Cut back on water and pause fertilizer.
During rest: water at 50% normal, pause fertilizer
Native Habitat
Horticultural hybrid (Ancestors primarily from Brazil and Central America)
20.0°S, 43.0°W
Data aggregated from 1 plant in the Velamen community.