Rlc. Pink Empress ‘Ju-Sen’ AM/AOS

Rlc. Pink Empress ‘Ju-Sen’ AM/AOS is a spectacular orchid admired for its large, elegant blooms and refined colouring. The flowers are rich purple with striking yellow markings on the lip, creating a beautiful contrast. In addition, the petals often show subtle shading that enhances the depth and sophistication of the bloom.

Each upright flower spike can carry several blooms that last for weeks. As a result, this orchid makes a wonderful feature plant for any indoor orchid collection.

Floral Highlights

• Large purple blooms with a bright yellow-marked lip
• Elegant shape with smooth, silky petals
• Multiple long-lasting flowers per spike

Why We Love This Plant

• Award-winning orchid with exceptional form
• Produces several blooms on a single spike
• Adds colour and elegance to orchid collections
• Lightly fragrant flowers

Plant Essentials

• Light: Bright, indirect light

• Water: Water thoroughly, then allow the bark mix to dry slightly before watering again

• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity with good airflow

• Soil/Medium: Well-draining orchid bark mix

• Growth: Compact, clumping orchid with upright flower spikes

• Best for: Indoor orchid collections, bright windows, or greenhouses

Growing Notes

Rlc. Pink Empress ‘Ju-Sen’ grows best in bright, indirect light with good air circulation. Water thoroughly, but allow the bark mix to dry slightly between watering. In addition, feeding lightly with an orchid fertiliser during active growth encourages strong plants and better flowering. Slightly cooler nights compared to daytime temperatures can also help trigger blooming.

Boho Blooms – Interesting Facts & Tips

• The AM/AOS award is highly respected: The Award of Merit from the American Orchid Society is given only to orchids with exceptional flower quality.

• Cattleya orchids enjoy a dry rest between watering: Allowing the bark mix to dry slightly helps prevent root rot and keeps roots healthy.

• Strong light encourages better flowering: Bright indirect light helps the plant produce stronger flower spikes and richer colour.

Plants on offer: 2-3 stems, 15-30cm rooted. Shipped potted or mounted.

Flowering size. May or may not currently have flowers/buds.

Photo credit: Leo Buss | Orchid Roots

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