Rhynchobrassoleya Copper Queen ‘H&R’ (Rlc. Toshie Aoki × Bc. Richard Mueller) is a complex hybrid of plants in the Cattleya Alliance that results in this beautiful plant with even more beautiful flowers. Terete leaves and a huge, frilly lip from the Brassavolas in the background. Color, including some wonderful spotting, from some of the many other parents. This is another very popular selection that is much sought after.
As epiphytic/lithophytic species, these guys are adapted to dry out frequently–thus the fat roots. Make sure that your cattleyas don’t sit with wet roots for weeks at a time. In warm conditions, more water is fine; in cooler conditions, water less frequently. These are plants that do not want to be overwatered. Cattleyas would love to be watered almost like vandas if you have the time and patience: water 2-3 times a week but keep them in little to no media so they dry out in hours.