Orchidaceae
Orchid hybrid: Aromatic Plant
Rhyncovola Jiminy Cricket x Cattleya dowiana
Thrives in bright, indirect light with high humidity and excellent air circulation. Allow the orchid bark medium to almost dry out between waterings.
Every 6 days
Bright indirect
16° - 32°C
60% - 85%
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What is Orchid hybrid?
Orchid hybrid (Rhyncovola Jiminy Cricket x Cattleya dowiana) is a medium-care plant from the Orchidaceae family. A stunning intergeneric orchid hybrid combining the nocturnal fragrance and resilience of Rhyncovola Jiminy Cricket (Brassavola nodosa x Rhyncholaelia digbyana) with the regal, large-flowered beauty of Cattleya dowiana. This hybrid typically produces waxy, long-lasting flowers with a fringed lip and...
Orchid hybrid grows up to 45cm, spread of 30cm, watering every 6 days, 16°C – 32°C, 60–85% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Orchid hybrid is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 12 days.
How to Care for Orchid hybrid?
TLDR: Orchid hybrid needs Bright indirect, watering every 6 days, and temperatures between 16-32°C with 60-85% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Orchid hybrid?
Water thoroughly in the morning so the foliage is dry by nightfall. Use tepid water to avoid shocking the tropical roots.
How Much Light Does Orchid hybrid Need?
Provide bright filtered light; leaves should be a medium 'granny smith' apple green. Dark green leaves indicate insufficient light.
What Is the Best Soil for Orchid hybrid?
Use a coarse mix of fir bark, perlite, and charcoal. Avoid standard potting soil which will suffocate the roots.
What Pot Should You Use for Orchid hybrid?
Slotted orchid pot or wooden basket to ensure maximum aeration for the roots.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 14 days
Misting
Every 2 days
Rotate
Every 14 days
Repot
Every 730 days
What Is Orchid hybrid and Where Does It Come From?
A stunning intergeneric orchid hybrid combining the nocturnal fragrance and resilience of Rhyncovola Jiminy Cricket (Brassavola nodosa x Rhyncholaelia digbyana) with the regal, large-flowered beauty of Cattleya dowiana. This hybrid typically produces waxy, long-lasting flowers with a fringed lip and a complex citrus-floral scent that intensifies at night.
How to Propagate Orchid hybrid?
Pseudobulb Division
- Avoid watering for the first week after division to allow the cut to callus.
- Apply cinnamon powder to the cut rhizome as a natural fungicide.
- 1 Identify Division Point
Wait until the plant has at least 6-8 healthy pseudobulbs.
- 2 Cut Rhizome
Using a sterile blade, cut the rhizome ensuring each division has at least 3 active pseudobulbs.
- 3 Pot Separately
Place the divisions in fresh orchid bark and keep humidity high while new roots establish.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Orchid hybrid Grow?
TLDR: Orchid hybrid can reach up to 45cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
45cm
Spread
30cm
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Evergreen
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Aromatic
Pleasant fragrance
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents refined beauty, strength, and nocturnal mystery.
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