{"product_id":"cattleya-amethystoglossa-crownfox-am-aos","title":"Cattleya amethystoglossa ‘Crownfox’ AM\/AOS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCattleya amethystoglossa ‘Crownfox’ AM\/AOS\u003c\/strong\u003e is an awarded selection of Cattleya amethystoglossa, a bifoliate orchid species native to Brazil. The American Orchid Society (AOS) records ‘Crownfox’ as an Award of Merit (AM), scoring 82 points, awarded in Florida in March 2001. A separate selection, ‘Crownfox III’, also received an AM\/AOS award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is known for its tall, cylindrical pseudobulbs, two leathery leaves and upright flower clusters. Its fleshy flowers are typically rose-pink to lavender, with numerous amethyst-purple spots across the sepals and petals and a deeply colored, three-lobed lip. A mature inflorescence may carry approximately 5–20 flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e Provide bright light, with some gentle morning or late-afternoon sunlight. This species generally needs stronger light than many shade-growing orchids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e Water thoroughly during active growth, allowing the medium to approach dryness between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/span\u003e Use a very open, well-draining orchid mix with medium-grade bark, charcoal and perlite, or mount the plant where roots can dry quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e Maintain approximately 50–70% humidity with good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e Intermediate to warm conditions are suitable, approximately 20–32°C (68–90°F) during the day, with cooler nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e Apply a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth and flush the medium periodically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/span\u003e Provide strong, gentle airflow, especially in warm and humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/span\u003e Repot when new roots begin to emerge or the growing medium starts to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e Bright light, healthy mature pseudobulbs and consistent watering during active growth support flowering. Reduce watering as growth slows, without leaving the plant severely dehydrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67143394427251,"sku":"Cattleya amethystoglossa ‘Crownfox’ AM\/AOS","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Cattleyaamethystoglossa_Crownfox_AMAOSFlower.jpg?v=1792296732","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/cattleya-amethystoglossa-crownfox-am-aos","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}