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Cattleya hageriana

A small rupicolous Cattleya, described as Hoffmannseggella hageriana and also spelt 'hegeriana', from rocky highland outcrops in south-eastern Brazil. Like other species of the 'Parviflorae' group it is a sun-loving lithophyte with thick leaves that expects a cool, dry winter. Habitat details are thin, so these conditions are inferred from its elevation and relatives.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

A lithophyte on highland rock outcrops, as for other former Hoffmannseggella species. No specific habitat notes were found.

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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