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Cattleyacrispata

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Cattleya crispata by JPtropic
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
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Species
crispata (kriss-pah-ta)
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Synonym
Cattleya caetensis
Cattleya flava
Laelia crispata
Laelia flava
Laelia gardneri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting

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