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Procatavola Golden Peacock


Proctavola Golden Peacock is a intergeneric hybrid of Brassocattleya Richard Mueller X Prosthechea vitelline and it’s one of the most vigorous and prolific growing orchids you can find. This plant grows well in most settings and unless severely stressed it will produce a beautiful spike of many bright orange flowers.



These are unfortunately without fragrance, but it doesn’t take any of it’s beauty. The maximum flowers each spike can bare is between 8 and 10. And they are long lasting, and can stay in flower up to 8 weeks.
Furthermore, because the plant grows fast it will flower for you even 3 times a year. Now that’s a treat.




From personal experience, the Golden Peacock does well both in standard bark, and in semi hydroponics. It also clumps fast so the plant will have to be maintained every 2 years.
Provide it with ample daylight, however not a Vanda light. It will grow OK in phalaeonopsis set up with only 2500 – 3000 footcandles of light but will tolerate more if adjusted.



When it comes to watering and fertilizing, make sure you water it well during the growing season and a bit less in winter.
This is a plant that will reward you very quickly.

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  1. Unknown31 January 2021 at 20:53

    I really like this orchid as seems a good orchid for a relative beginner and I love the orange colour. However, I don't seem to be able to find any for sale online. Would you be able to recommend any sellers please?? Thanks

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