
How to Grow Hadrolaelias
I chatted with Francisco Miranda regarding habitat, culture, and identification of these small statured Cattleyas including C. alaorii, bicalhoi, praestans, pumila, jongheana, and sincorana.

I chatted with Francisco Miranda regarding habitat, culture, and identification of these small statured Cattleyas including C. alaorii, bicalhoi, praestans, pumila, jongheana, and sincorana.
I did an experiment to see how long the collapse would take
Video is here: https://youtu.be/HpP0vBkmSsE?is=zPqmUTwudMcx81S4
Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/2CeQr4kRPEk?is=WYr9wdzrJeCLglUe
I spoke with Carlos Lopez of Sunset Valley Orchids about one of his favorite species, Cattleya tigrina (syn. Leopoldii). He shares growing tips and discusses hybridizing trends with this species.
Video link here: https://youtu.be/px2wpzBLzKs
I just posted a new video walking through how I decide when to start watering Catasetums after dormancy—based on root length and new growth, not guesswork.
In this example, 3 plants are ready… and 1 isn’t.