Cattley obtained a specimen of then unnamed Cattleya labiata from William Swainson who had discovered the new plant in Pernambuco, Brazil, in 1817. The plant successfully bloomed under the …

Apr 25, 2024 · Learn how to get the best blooms from your cattleya orchids (Cattleya spp.). Discover tips for watering, feeding, and potting this lovely flower.

Native to Costa Rica and much of South America, this flamboyant, many colored orchid was extremely popular in flower arrangements (especially for corsages, as its name implies) in the 1950s. It typically …

Jan 22, 2023 · Cattleya species grow wild across Costa Rica and South America at high altitudes where the air is moist and cool. Most of them are epiphytes, which means they grow on other plants, usually …

Generally speaking, cattleyas need a 10F-15F (5.55C-8.3C) drop in night temperature to grow and flower well. Temperature depends on the hybrid/species, but in general, cattleyas are happy with 55F …

Cattleya orchids, often called the “queen of orchids,” are among the world’s most popular and widely recognized orchids. They belong to the family Orchidaceae, one of the largest and most diverse plant …

cattleya, (genus Cattleya), genus of about 45 species of orchids (family Orchidaceae), several of which are commercially important as ornamentals and florists’ plants. Cattleyas are native to tropical …