Blc. Ranger Six 'A-OK' FCC/AOS Original Division Classic Cattleya

  Blc. Ranger Six ‘A-OK’ AM, FCC/AOS (Nacouchee x C. Empress Bells) Ranger Six got its name from one of the first lunar probes sent to the moon and ‘A-Ok” was a term used by NASA for ‘really great’. This is one of those plants that meet the “must have” criteria for every collector. Crisp white, well shaped, fragrant flowers with a thick substance are produced on this stocky plant. Flower has a gorgeous yellow lip. Ranger Six first was awarded a 84 point AM in 1968 than it was upgraded in 1970 to an 87 point AM. Ten years later Armacost and Royston bumped it up again to a 91 point FCC. Blooming Size Plant Blooming Size Winter Blooming Original Plant Light is the most important factor in growing and flowering cattleyas, whether in a greenhouse or in the home. Bright light to some sun should be given to the plants, with no direct sun in the middle of the day. This means an east, shaded south (as with a sheer curtain) or west window in the home, and 50 to 70 percent full sun in a gree