Rupiculous Cattleya Care Guide 🌿 Interview with Francisco Miranda

Join me for an in-depth conversation with Francisco Miranda, one of the world’s leading experts on rupiculous Cattleyas. 🌿 In this video, we explore: 🏞️ The natural habitats of rupiculous Cattleyas in Brazil — featuring real footage from my 2024 field trip. 🌱 How to grow and care for rupiculous Cattleyas successfully in cultivation. 🔬 A detailed discussion of taxonomy — how species are defined and classified within this fascinating group. Whether you grow rupiculous Cattleyas yourself or are just curious about these rock-dwelling orchids, you’ll find plenty of insights and inspiration from this conversation. 👉 Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Francisco’s Background 3:58 Common Species 7:36 Epiphyte Habitat 10:29 Rupiculous Habitat 20:28 Culture – Potting 25:48 Culture – Light 29:25 Culture – Temperature 31:10 Culture – Water 32:11 Culture – Fertilizer 34:01 Why so hard to grow? 34:58 Where to buy? 36:54 Conclusion 37:18 Bonus – Taxonomy 46:43 Bonus – Dungsia