About Huntleya burtii (Endrés & Rchb.f.) Pfitzer
Huntleya burtii, commonly called the cat-face orchid, is an orchid species found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Costa Rica. It has beautiful fan-shaped growth, and bears single, large, glossy flowers on 6-inch spikes. Its long-lived, fragrant blooms can reach 5 inches across. The flowers are red-brown with yellow spotting toward the top, fading to white spotting toward the bottom. These plants typically grow at elevations of 900–3,600 feet, and prefer warm, moderately bright environments.
