Orchid Cattleya
Orchid Basic Care?
I have purchased many orchids plants and killed them. After more than 3 dozens or so (I lost count) in 5 years, I finally was able to get 2 of my orchids still alive, it's been more than 6 months. One is oncidium, the other is dendrobium. I've been placing them in the bathroom window above the shower after the blooms fell. The oncidium has spiked again (yipee). The dendrobium looks okay, but I cut off the flower stems after the blooms fell months ago. Is this okay? I'm also purchasing several other orchids (1 vanda, 1 phal, 1 cymbidium and 1 cattleya). Can any of them be planted outside? Also, any tips on how to cut off the stems after blooms for each species are appreciated. For fertilizing, I read that I should fertilize every 10 days to 2 weeks. How long do I have to do this and when? Is it all year long? Is the fertilizing method the same for all orchid species? When's blooming season for each species? What type of orchid media should I use? Thank you much for the tips.
Each type has its own special needs, but there are a number of general rules for orchids. Usually potted orchids are placed on a pebble tray. Place this tray on a windowsill which is close to a heater. Protect the plant from strong direct sunlight. Houseplant orchids cannot tolerate hot, stuffy conditions so good ventilation is required even in winter. The plant can be taken outdoors on warm, sunny days. Indoors avoid cold draughts. Feed during the summer months.Orchids like to be pot-bound, but after a few years repotting is necessary. Use a special orchid soil mix. Keep the soil moist, reduce watering in winter. With cattleya, miltonia and ocidium let surface dry between waterings. Use warm, soft water- rainwater.Several orchids have a resting phase, usually in the fall. Some plants respond to feeding during the growing season. Consult a nurseryman regarding fertilizing, since each variety has its own need. Plants can be killed by over-feeding.Generally orchids like a day temperature of about 70 deg. F in the summer, 60 deg. F ind winter and a drop at night of 10 deg. F. Cool nights are important.Orchids need 10 - 15 hours of light each day - in winter use artificial light.Vandas need plenty of light all year, but especially from November to February.Phalaenopsis require warmer growing conditions than most orchids. Bathroom and kitchen window good location. Soil mixture as for cattleyas. When cutting flowers, leave part of main stem so another set of flowers can develop from dormant buds. This variety is not easy to grow.
Orchid Care: Types of Orchids : Caring for Cattleya & Laelia Orchids
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 Cattleya maxima Species Orchid Plant  US $5.45
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 Cattleya quadricolor will Bear 7 inch Fragrant Flowers Species Orchid Plant US $6.45
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 Cattleya bowringiana Black Prince Species Orchid Plant US $4.45
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 Cattleya lueddemanniana alba rare species orchid US $9.95
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 Laelia purpurata Carnea species cattleya Orchid 2 1 2 US $7.95
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 Cattleya aurantiaca v aurea Species Orchid US $7.99
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 Cattleya maxima Species orchid US $7.95
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 Cattleya Guatemalensis v aurea uncommon Orchid US $7.95
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 D 2Lead Near Blooming Cattleya Blc Susan Harry HUGE Fragrant Flowers Orchid US $22.99
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 Cattleya aclandiae Iguassu flowering size drawf species Orchid US $12.95
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 Cattleya loddigesii Valley Isle species Orchid US $8.95
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 Cattleya maxima var concolor x alba Species orchid US $8.95
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 Cattleya jenmanii Species Orchid US $7.99
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 Cattleya jenmanii vsemi alba species cattleya Orchid US $9.95
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 Laelia dayana semi alba Lip Service x self orchid plant species RARE cattleya US $39.00
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 SVO Very Select White Cattleya Orchid Hybrid Beautiful US $24.99
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 cattleya orchid T 4470 Blc Dean Martin Gigas US $4.00
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 cattleya orchid T 4395 Lc Mini Song La Primera Morada SM JGP US $7.00
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 cattleya orchid T 4510 Blc Tsutung Beauty Taiyoung 3 B US $7.00
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 cattleya orchid 3 PLANT SPECIAL US $19.00
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 Epidendrum phoenicia Cattleya orchid hybrid RARE CROSS US $15.99
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 Laelia purpurata werkhauseri x Cattleya intermedia orchid species hybrid US $24.99
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 Laelia anceps v coerulea Cattleya orchid hybrid 12 GROWTHS US $19.99
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 Cattleya Dinard Blue Heaven HCC AOS Orchid Plant US $9.95
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 Cattleya warscewiczii v semi alba Katia species Orchid Plant US $12.50
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 Cattleya leopoldii v coerulea species Orchid Plant US $22.50
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 Cattleya orchid 5 PLANT SPECIAL US $25.95
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 STUNNING Cattleya Orchid Plant Large FRAGRANT Lavender PURPLE Flowers US $4.00
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 Cattleya maxima species Orchid Plant US $23.75
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 Cattleya violacea species Orchid Plant US $26.00
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 Cattleya Marcela Aguinaga Orchid Plant US $16.75
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 Cattleya luteola species Orchid Plant US $14.75
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 Cattleya aclandiae species Orchid Plant US $17.75
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 Cattleya araguaiensis species Orchid Plant US $18.75
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 NEW VALENTINE CATTLEYA ORCHID ELAINE TAYLOR T 4631 ORCHID SPECIAL US $3.99
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 1881WARNERS ORCHIDS H C CATTLEYA A2E US $9.99
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Cattleya maxima Species Orchid Plant US $5.45
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Cattleya lueddemanniana alba rare species orchid US $9.95
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Laelia purpurata Carnea species cattleya Orchid 2 1 2 US $7.95
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Cattleya aurantiaca v aurea Species Orchid US $7.99
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Cattleya maxima Species orchid US $7.95
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Cattleya Guatemalensis v aurea uncommon Orchid US $7.95
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 BIN BloomingSize Blc Arabesque Golden Zebra Fragrant Unique Cattleya Orchid US $24.99
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Cattleya aclandiae Iguassu flowering size drawf species Orchid US $12.95
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Cattleya loddigesii Valley Isle species Orchid US $8.95
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 C gaskelliana Superior x self Species Cattleya Orchid US $15.00
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Cattleya maxima var concolor x alba Species orchid US $8.95
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Cattleya jenmanii Species Orchid US $7.99
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Cattleya jenmanii vsemi alba species cattleya Orchid US $9.95
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cattleya orchid T 4470 Blc Dean Martin Gigas US $4.00
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cattleya orchid T 4395 Lc Mini Song La Primera Morada SM JGP US $7.00
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cattleya orchid T 4510 Blc Tsutung Beauty Taiyoung 3 B US $7.00
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cattleya orchid 3 PLANT SPECIAL US $19.00
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Epidendrum phoenicia Cattleya orchid hybrid RARE CROSS US $15.99
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Laelia purpurata werkhauseri x Cattleya intermedia orchid species hybrid US $24.99
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Laelia anceps v coerulea Cattleya orchid hybrid 12 GROWTHS US $19.99
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Cattleya Dinard Blue Heaven HCC AOS Orchid Plant US $9.95
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Cattleya warscewiczii v semi alba Katia species Orchid Plant US $12.50
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Cattleya leopoldii v coerulea species Orchid Plant US $22.50
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Cattleya orchid 5 PLANT SPECIAL US $25.95
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STUNNING Cattleya Orchid Plant Large FRAGRANT Lavender PURPLE Flowers US $4.00
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Cattleya maxima species Orchid Plant US $23.75
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Cattleya violacea species Orchid Plant US $26.00
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Cattleya Marcela Aguinaga Orchid Plant US $16.75
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Cattleya luteola species Orchid Plant US $14.75
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Cattleya aclandiae species Orchid Plant US $17.75
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Cattleya araguaiensis species Orchid Plant US $18.75
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NEW VALENTINE CATTLEYA ORCHID ELAINE TAYLOR T 4631 ORCHID SPECIAL US $3.99
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1881WARNERS ORCHIDS H C CATTLEYA A2E US $9.99
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Cattleya maxima Species Orchid Plant US $5.45
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Cattleya lueddemanniana alba rare species orchid US $9.95
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Laelia purpurata Carnea species cattleya Orchid 2 1 2 US $7.95
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Cattleya aurantiaca v aurea Species Orchid US $7.99
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Cattleya maxima Species orchid US $7.95
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Cattleya Guatemalensis v aurea uncommon Orchid US $7.95
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BIN BloomingSize Blc Arabesque Golden Zebra Fragrant Unique Cattleya Orchid US $24.99
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Cattleya aclandiae Iguassu flowering size drawf species Orchid US $12.95
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Cattleya loddigesii Valley Isle species Orchid US $8.95
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C gaskelliana Superior x self Species Cattleya Orchid US $15.00
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Cattleya maxima var concolor x alba Species orchid US $8.95
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Cattleya jenmanii Species Orchid US $7.99
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Cattleya jenmanii vsemi alba species cattleya Orchid US $9.95
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PME Sugarcraft Flower Cutter Set - Cattleya Orchid
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Cattleya Orchid Gumpaste Cutter Set
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First Impressions Molds Silicone Mould & Veiner Set - Cattleya Orchid
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7" Orchid Flower HAIR CLIP XLG - MADE IN HAWAII
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NEW Ivory Velvet Cattleya Orchid Hair Flower Clip, Limited.
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NEW Rich Burgundy Cattleya Orchid Hair Flower Clip, Limited.
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SC108 Orchid Plant Laeliocatonia Happy Face Pot Pack MEDIUM
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SC100 Orchid Plant Blc Tzeng-Wen Pot Pack MEDIUM
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Bare Root (Dug-up) Cattleya Orchid Plants with Fragrant Yellow Flowers
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - Mouse Pads
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Advanced Origami: An Artist's Guide to Performances in Paper
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The Classic Cattleyas
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The Orchids of Mexico and Guatemala
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - T-Shirts
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - Key Chains
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - Sweatshirts
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - Water Bottles
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Hydroton GMHT10L Hydroponic Grow Rocks, 10 Liter Bag
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Hummingbird & Cattleya Orchid Night Lamp By Ibis & Orchid Design
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Cattleya Orchid Night Light
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cattleya orchid T 4470 Blc Dean Martin Gigas US $4.00
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cattleya orchid T 4395 Lc Mini Song La Primera Morada SM JGP US $7.00
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cattleya orchid T 4510 Blc Tsutung Beauty Taiyoung 3 B US $7.00
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cattleya orchid 3 PLANT SPECIAL US $19.00
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Epidendrum phoenicia Cattleya orchid hybrid RARE CROSS US $15.99
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Laelia purpurata werkhauseri x Cattleya intermedia orchid species hybrid US $24.99
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Laelia anceps v coerulea Cattleya orchid hybrid 12 GROWTHS US $19.99
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Cattleya Dinard Blue Heaven HCC AOS Orchid Plant US $9.95
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Cattleya warscewiczii v semi alba Katia species Orchid Plant US $12.50
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Cattleya leopoldii v coerulea species Orchid Plant US $22.50
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Cattleya orchid 5 PLANT SPECIAL US $25.95
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STUNNING Cattleya Orchid Plant Large FRAGRANT Lavender PURPLE Flowers US $4.00
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Cattleya maxima species Orchid Plant US $23.75
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Cattleya violacea species Orchid Plant US $26.00
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Cattleya Marcela Aguinaga Orchid Plant US $16.75
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Cattleya luteola species Orchid Plant US $14.75
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Cattleya aclandiae species Orchid Plant US $17.75
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Cattleya araguaiensis species Orchid Plant US $18.75
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NEW VALENTINE CATTLEYA ORCHID ELAINE TAYLOR T 4631 ORCHID SPECIAL US $3.99
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1881WARNERS ORCHIDS H C CATTLEYA A2E US $9.99
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Cattleya maxima Species Orchid Plant US $5.45
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Cattleya lueddemanniana alba rare species orchid US $9.95
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Laelia purpurata Carnea species cattleya Orchid 2 1 2 US $7.95
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Cattleya aurantiaca v aurea Species Orchid US $7.99
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Cattleya maxima Species orchid US $7.95
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Cattleya Guatemalensis v aurea uncommon Orchid US $7.95
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BIN BloomingSize Blc Arabesque Golden Zebra Fragrant Unique Cattleya Orchid US $24.99
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Cattleya aclandiae Iguassu flowering size drawf species Orchid US $12.95
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Cattleya loddigesii Valley Isle species Orchid US $8.95
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C gaskelliana Superior x self Species Cattleya Orchid US $15.00
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Cattleya maxima var concolor x alba Species orchid US $8.95
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Cattleya jenmanii Species Orchid US $7.99
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Cattleya jenmanii vsemi alba species cattleya Orchid US $9.95
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PME Sugarcraft Flower Cutter Set - Cattleya Orchid
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Cattleya Orchid Gumpaste Cutter Set
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First Impressions Molds Silicone Mould & Veiner Set - Cattleya Orchid
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7" ORCHID FLOWER HAIR CLIP XLG - MADE IN HAWAII
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NEW Ivory Velvet Cattleya Orchid Hair Flower Clip, Limited.
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NEW Rich Burgundy Cattleya Orchid Hair Flower Clip, Limited.
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SC108 Orchid Plant Laeliocatonia Happy Face Pot Pack MEDIUM
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SC100 Orchid Plant Blc Tzeng-Wen Pot Pack MEDIUM
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Bare Root (Dug-up) Cattleya Orchid Plants with Fragrant Yellow Flowers
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - Mouse Pads
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Advanced Origami: An Artist's Guide to Performances in Paper
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The Classic Cattleyas
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The Orchids of Mexico and Guatemala
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - T-Shirts
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - Key Chains
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - Sweatshirts
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WhiteOak Photography Floral Prints - Cattleya Orchid Orange Orchids - Water Bottles
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Hydroton GMHT10L Hydroponic Grow Rocks, 10 Liter Bag
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Hummingbird & Cattleya Orchid Night Lamp By Ibis & Orchid Design
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Cattleya Orchid Night Light
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