Why Not Orange

Why Not Orange” Orchid
(A Bold & Unapologetic Hybrid for Color Revolutionaries)

Botanical Rebellion:

• Scientific Name: Brassolaeliocattleya ‘Why Not Orange’

• Type: Shockingly vibrant Cattleya alliance hybrid

• Parentage: B. nodosa × C. aurantiaca (for nuclear-color intensity)

Defiant Beauty:

1. Blooms That Scream:

• Color: Neon tangerine petals with molten lava veining

• Lip: Flaming sunset-orange with violet striping (resembling liquid metal)

• Size: 5″ flowers that glow under UV light

• Fragrance: Spicy blood orange with a hint of clove

2. Structural Drama:

• Compact 8″ pseudobulbs with leathery, red-edged leaves

• Flowers emerge from black-purple sheaths for dramatic contrast

• Mature plants produce 3-5 simultaneous spikes

Cultural Anarchy:

☢️ Light: Unfiltered morning sun (they dare you to bleach them)
💥 Water: Drought-tolerant – thrives on neglect
🔥 Temp: Hot (75-95°F) with no winter rest
🌪️ Mounting: Best in unglazed terracotta for edgy aesthetic

Why This Orchid Breaks Rules:

✔ Colorfast: Blooms retain vibrancy for 8+ weeks
✔ Pollinator Magnet: Attracts hummingbirds and metalmark butterflies
✔ Conversation Piece: Guaranteed to outrage traditional orchid snobs
✔ Patent-Pending: Novel pigment genetics (ORF-7 “Hellfire” gene)