Cattleya Thamai Glory

Orchid Tissue Culture — Air-Acclimated

A laboratory-grown orchid plantlet that has been removed from its sterile tissue culture vessel and acclimated to ambient air. This is the lower-risk option for TC buyers — the hardest transition (out of the sealed flask environment) has already been done. You receive a plantlet that's ready to pot up directly into your preferred medium.

Source: These plantlets were grown by Kanjarin Nursery, a respected tissue culture producer. Bringing their work into our shop is part of how we extend access to quality orchid TCs.

Note on hybrid varieties: Sibling seedlings from the same hybrid cross can express differently when they bloom — color, pattern, size, and fragrance may all vary between plants. Part of the appeal of hybrid TCs is this genetic lottery; you may end up with something genuinely unique to your collection.

Grower's Choice listing: We hand-select each plantlet from current stock for health. Photos are representative — exact plantlet size, leaf count, and root development will vary between individuals. This is not an exact-plant listing.

Care during establishment:

• Pot into a fine orchid mix (sphagnum, fine bark, or seedling-grade media). TC plantlets are smaller than typical orchids and benefit from fine-textured root support.
• Maintain humidity around 60-80% for the first month — a clear propagation dome, terrarium, or covered tray helps.
• Bright, indirect light. No direct sun.
• Keep the medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mist gently rather than drenching for the first few weeks.
• Hold off on fertilizer for the first 4-6 weeks. After that, use a very dilute (¼ strength) balanced orchid fertilizer.

Insulation and/or Heat Pack strongly recommended for shipping when temperatures drop below 50°F. Plantlets are more cold-sensitive than mature orchids.