Catasetum cassideum

Also known as: The Helmut in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Helmut is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Winter

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.