Good to know
Product details
Review what is included, dimensions, and any care or usage instructions before ordering.
Back to buying optionsCattleya iricolor Live Orchid Plant, 2 Inch Pot, Fragrant White Cream Flowering Cattleya Species Orchid Starter
Add a distinctive South American species orchid to your collection with this live Cattleya iricolor, shipped growing in a 2-inch pot. This collector-favorite orchid is appreciated for its elegant flowers, attractive growth habit, and fragrance when mature and blooming.
Cattleya iricolor develops pseudobulbs topped with sturdy foliage and produces graceful flower displays once it reaches flowering maturity. Native to Peru and Ecuador, this tropical orchid appreciates bright filtered light, good humidity, excellent air circulation, and a fast-draining orchid growing medium.
This listing is for a young plant growing in a 2-inch pot. The plant may not be flowering at the time of shipping and will require time and appropriate growing conditions to reach blooming maturity. Listing photos showing flowers may represent mature specimens for reference.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Cattleya iricolor orchid
✔️ Shipped growing in a 2-inch pot
✔️ Young species orchid plant
✔️ Fragrant flowers when mature and blooming
✔️ Collector-friendly tropical orchid
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Cattleya Iricolor Orchid
Botanical Name: Cattleya iricolor
Plant Type: Tropical epiphytic species orchid
Growth Stage: Young potted plant
Sun Requirements: Bright filtered or indirect light; avoid intense midday sun
Soil: Coarse, fast-draining orchid bark mix
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during active growth and allow the medium to dry slightly between waterings
Mature Height: Approximately 12–18 inches under favorable growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: Best grown as a protected tropical orchid; outdoor cultivation is limited to suitable frost-free climates
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Provide your Cattleya iricolor with bright filtered light, approximately 50–70% humidity, and good air circulation. Ideal temperatures are around 68–82°F during the day and 59–65°F at night. Water more regularly during active growth while allowing the orchid medium to begin drying between waterings, then reduce watering during cooler periods. During active growth, a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer can be applied according to label directions. Repot into fresh, coarse orchid media when the existing medium begins to break down, typically every 2–3 years.
