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Cattleya hegeriana

Cattleya hegeriana (formerly Hoffmannseggella hegeriana) is a rock-dwelling Cattleya from the mountains of Rio de Janeiro state at about 1000–1200 m. Treat it like the other rupicolous laelias: very bright, cool nights, quick-drying roots and a drier winter.

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 rupicolous species on highland rock outcrops in Rio de Janeiro state; no detailed habitat account was reachable.

The genus species list gives 1000–1200 m.

Brazil Southeast (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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.