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The green leaves are healthy and beautiful. It's not in bloom as of today. Can't wait to see the yellow flower. I love shopping at Akatsuka. Their orchids are packed and shipped with care.
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This bright yellow orchid, Rlc. Takeshi Akatsuka 'Volcano Sunshine', is a beautiful cattleya variety with a delightful pink strip at the end of its lip. It is no wonder why this hybrid has acquired the name "Sunshine". This particular cattleya originates from our nursery on Hawaii's Orchid Isle. The parental cross for this mericlone is the classic favorite Rlc. Arom Gold and Rlc. Noriko Kawamura.
This particular clone, Rlc. Takeshi Akatsuka 'Volcano Sunshine' is at a mature blooming stage and NOT currently producing buds and blooms. This orchid is planted in a 5 1/2” pot and will produce 4-5” Cattleya flowers as shown in the product photo while in bloom. Cattleyas are often annual bloomers. This variety tends to produce orchid flowers consistently though at varying times each year. This plant is NOT currently in bud or flowering now.
General orchid care for Cattleyas include a temperature range of 75-85F during the day and 60F at night. 40-60% humidity is recommended. Bright, shaded light south-east or south-west exposure. Check the media and water only when dry (about 1-2 times/week). We recommend fertilizing with a high phosphorus & potassium slow release blend to develop big blooms. As with all orchids, good air movement is essential. Repot these mature size orchids every 2 years.
Growing instructions are included with every order. Contact us daily via email or phone for additional care questions or concerns.
This bright yellow orchid, Rlc. Takeshi Akatsuka 'Volcano Sunshine', is a beautiful cattleya variety with a delightful pink strip at the end of its lip. It is no wonder why this hybrid has acquired the name "Sunshine". This particular cattleya originates from our nursery on Hawaii's Orchid Isle. The parental cross for this mericlone is the classic favorite Rlc. Arom Gold and Rlc. Noriko Kawamura.
This particular clone, Rlc. Takeshi Akatsuka 'Volcano Sunshine' is at a mature blooming stage and NOT currently producing buds and blooms. This orchid is planted in a 5 1/2” pot and will produce 4-5” Cattleya flowers as shown in the product photo while in bloom. Cattleyas are often annual bloomers. This variety tends to produce orchid flowers consistently though at varying times each year. This plant is NOT currently in bud or flowering now.
General orchid care for Cattleyas include a temperature range of 75-85F during the day and 60F at night. 40-60% humidity is recommended. Bright, shaded light south-east or south-west exposure. Check the media and water only when dry (about 1-2 times/week). We recommend fertilizing with a high phosphorus & potassium slow release blend to develop big blooms. As with all orchids, good air movement is essential. Repot these mature size orchids every 2 years.
Growing instructions are included with every order. Contact us daily via email or phone for additional care questions or concerns.
The green leaves are healthy and beautiful. It's not in bloom as of today. Can't wait to see the yellow flower. I love shopping at Akatsuka. Their orchids are packed and shipped with care.
Your plants always meet or exceed expectations. I am a happy repeat customer as a result. Mahalo!