{"product_id":"bollea-lawrenceana","title":"Bollea lawrenceana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBollea lawrenceana\u003c\/em\u003e is a spectacular cloud forest orchid from Colombia and Ecuador, admired for its large, intensely coloured violet-blue flowers and beautifully patterned white lip. Considered one of the finest species within the Oncidiinae alliance, it is highly prized by collectors for both its striking blooms and relative rarity in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants produce elegant arching flower spikes bearing several broad, waxy flowers that can last for many weeks. Given cool, humid conditions and good air movement, this species develops into a rewarding specimen that produces increasingly impressive floral displays with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light with protection from direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist during active growth, allowing the media to become only slightly dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate conditions (10–24°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers 60–80% humidity with excellent air movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine to medium orchid bark with added sphagnum moss or perlite to retain moisture while remaining free-draining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed regularly with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth, reducing during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare species native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge violet-blue flowers with broad segments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad white lip heavily marked with violet and yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces elegant arching flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers are long-lasting and lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering season: Spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact to medium-sized plant with attractive pseudobulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly sought-after collector's orchid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBollea lawrenceana\u003c\/em\u003e does not require a true winter dormancy. Growth slows naturally during the cooler months, so reduce watering slightly while ensuring the growing media never dries completely. Maintain good humidity, bright filtered light and excellent air movement throughout winter. Resume regular watering and feeding as new growth commences in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orchids - Lodge","offers":[{"title":"100mm Pot","offer_id":51984320725280,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/20260715_130543_1.jpg?v=1784085383","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/bollea-lawrenceana","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}