Fredclarkeara Kelly Longley - Black Orchid

Fredclarkeara Kelly Longley – Black Orchid

Name: Fredclarkeara Kelly Longley - Black Orchid
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A dramatic Catasetinae hybrid with glossy black blooms and vigorous growth—easy rhythm: water and feed in growth, keep dry in the winter rest.

This is 3.5 inch pot size catasetum orchid plant. It will be delivered to you without flowers. Please check below the image and approximate size of the actual plant that will be delivered to you. It will be more or less the size shown below.

Catasetums goes into dormancy stage during winter and they tend to loose their leaves turning into just pseudo-bulbs. The below plant is in bulb stage during winter and it will sprout leaves once it comes out of dormancy. During dormancy watering should be minimal as the plant will use the water stored in the bulb during its winter sleep.

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Categories: Catasetum, Fragrant Orchids

Description
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Meet Fredclarkeara ‘Kelly Longley’—a collector’s favourite renowned for its deep, velvety black flowers that gleam under bright light. Spikes carry multiple blooms at once, creating a bold, modern display that looks incredible in photos and in person.

Why you’ll love it

True statement colour: rich black blooms with a lacquered finish
Showy spikes: multiple flowers opening together for maximum impact
Vigorous grower: classic Catasetinae power and fast development
Photogenic: striking contrast against green foliage

Care (simple & practical)

Light: Bright, filtered light; gentle morning sun helps build strong canes.
Water: In active growth (with leaves), water thoroughly and let the mix approach dryness. As leaves yellow and drop, reduce water and keep dry in dormancy until new roots are a few cm long.
Feeding: “Weakly, weekly” during growth; pause during the rest period.
Air & Humidity: Moderate humidity with steady airflow.
Potting Mix: Fast-draining medium—chunky bark/charcoal/perlite or fresh sphagnum in a ventilated pot/basket. Repot at the start of new growth.

What you’ll receive

1 healthy Fredclarkeara ‘Kelly Longley’ plant (budding/blooming size, nursery-grown).
Plants are carefully packed for safe shipping. Natural variation in plant size and bloom count is expected. Unless marked “spiking/blooming,” plants may ship out of bloom.