Rlc Dick Smith ‘Dark Beauty’

Dramatic Dark Elegance from Hawaii

The Rlc Dick Smith 'Dark Beauty' is a stunning and harder-to-find selection of this popular splash petal Cattleya hybrid. This exceptional cultivar showcases deep, rich coloring that sets it apart from typical orchids, making it a prized addition for collectors who appreciate dramatic, sophisticated blooms.

Hawaiian Breeding Excellence

This remarkable orchid is the result of crossing Rhyncholaeliocattleya Hisako Akatsuka × Rhyncholaeliocattleya Hawaiian Lightning, registered in 2006 by the renowned Hawaii Hybrids. The 'Dark Beauty' selection is particularly sought after for its intense coloration and beautiful splash petal pattern that makes each bloom a work of art.

Premium Quality Clones

These clones come directly from Hawaii Hybrids, ensuring you receive authentic, high-quality plants with the genetic excellence that made this selection famous. Each plant is blooming size and was freshly repotted in June 2025, giving you a healthy, vigorous plant ready to thrive in your collection.

Prized for Hybridization

The Dick Smith 'Dark Beauty' selection is highly valued in breeding programs for its ability to pass on those stunning dark tones and splash petal characteristics to the next generation. Whether you're a collector or hybridizer, this is a must-have plant.

What You'll Receive

• Healthy, well-established plant in a 5-inch pot
• Blooming size plant ready to flower with proper care
• Premium clone from Hawaii Hybrids
• Freshly repotted in June 2025
• Grown with aloha in Hawaii's ideal orchid-growing climate

Care & Growing

Like most Cattleyas, Dick Smith 'Dark Beauty' thrives in bright, indirect light with good air circulation. Water when the potting medium approaches dryness, and you'll be rewarded with those dramatic dark blooms that make this selection so special.

Please Note: 

We sell our orchids in or out of bloom. Plants may or may not have spikes/buds/blooms at time of shipment.