Cattleya Chantilly Lace

A pastel, speckled Cattleya with sweet fragrance and reliable blooms.
Cattleya Chantilly Lace opens in soft lavender with a creamy–yellow throat and fine purple spotting across the petals and lip. Rounded, lightly ruffled flowers appear in clusters and hold well, making a graceful display on shelves, patios, or greenhouse benches.

Features & highlights

• Colour: Pastel lavender with purple speckles; creamy–yellow throat

• Bloom size: Medium–large, rounded, lightly frilled petals

• Fragrance: Sweet classic Cattleya scent

• Growth: Compact–medium plant with sturdy pseudobulbs; dependable bloomer in bright light

Care guide (easy–intermediate)

• Light: Bright, filtered light; morning sun or ~50–70% shade. Leaves should be medium green.

• Watering: Drench, then allow the mix to dry slightly before watering again; reduce in cooler months.

• Humidity: 50–70% with gentle air movement.

• Fertilizer: Balanced orchid feed at ¼–½ strength every 2 weeks in active growth; flush with plain water monthly.

• Potting mix: Open and airy. If using your materials: 70% coconut chips + 30% charcoal works well; repot every 18–24 months or when mix breaks down.

Quick specs

• Type: Cattleya hybrid

• Fragrance: Sweet

• Skill level: Easy–Intermediate

• Best placement: Bright window, shaded balcony, or greenhouse