Lcn. Newberry Lava Burst 'Maku'u' AM/AOS

Hawaii's Fiery Masterpiece: Award-Winning Red Cattleya

Lcn. Newberry Lava Burst 'Maku'u' AM/AOS is a stunning Hawaiian-awarded hybrid that lives up to its volcanic name with explosive clusters of vibrant red blooms atop commanding 18"-24" spikes. This is the kind of orchid that stops conversations—a bold, dramatic statement piece that brings the fire and passion of Hawaii's lava flows into your collection.

Award of Merit Excellence

In 2009, this exceptional clone was honored with an Award of Merit from the American Orchid Society, presented by Leonard Gines of the renowned Gines Orchids. The AM/AOS designation recognizes superior quality in form, color, and presentation—a mark of distinction that sets 'Maku'u' apart as a proven performer worthy of serious collectors.

Spectacular Blooming Display

When Lava Burst 'Maku'u' decides to bloom, it doesn't hold back. Clusters of stunning vibrant red flowers emerge in abundance, creating a concentrated display of color that commands attention. The tall spikes elevate the blooms to eye level, ensuring this orchid becomes the focal point of any space. The rich red coloration is intense and saturated—true to the lava burst theme that inspired its name.

Premium Hawaiian Breeding

Registered in 2005 by the prestigious Carter and Holmes Orchids, sib crossed by Leonard Gines and awarded 2009 with AM/AOS. Newberry Lava Burst combines Cattianthe Rojo with Laelia undulata to create a hybrid that delivers both color intensity and reliable performance. This is modern Cattleya breeding at its finest—selecting for vibrant pigmentation, strong growth, and consistent blooming.

What to Expect

• Award-winning cultivar with AM/AOS recognition from Gines Orchids
• Vibrant red flower clusters on tall 18"-24" spikes
• Premium Hawaiian breeding lineage (Cattianthe Rojo × Laelia undulata)x sib
• Mature, blooming-size plants ready to perform
• Intermediate to warm growing conditions—ideal for Hawaii and similar climates
• Strong, vigorous growth habit

Please Note: We sell these plants year-round in or out of bloom. Plants are mature and blooming size but may or may not have spikes, buds, or blooms at the time of shipment.