Guarianthe skinneri 'Will Bates' x self #4595 (approximately 25 seedlings per flask).

Species: Formerly included in Cattleya until 2003 when it was separated and published as Guarianthe. This grows from southern Mexico to Costa Rica, where it is the national flower. It is a stout, medium sized bifoliate that grows as an epiphyte usually from sea level to 4100 ft. At higher elevations, up to 7600 ft, where it also grows as a lithophyte and a terrestrial. The plants are upright and can reach 20" tall and carry 4 to 15 of the 3.5" flowers. All of the flowers may not open at the same time.

Culture: Grow in bright light while providing good air movement. The temperatures in nature are fairly uniform through out the year. The nights are in the low 60's F and the days are in the low to mid 80's F. January through March have less rain. Water plants when actively growing and make sure roots dry quickly. They can be grown potted or mounted.

Parent plant: Guarianthe skinneri 'Will Bates'