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Orchid, Cattlianthe Bactia ‘Grape Wax’

Cattlianthe

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Family

Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

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Danger

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Scarlet (dark red)

Dark Purple/Black

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Winter

Growing Habit

Smooth

Textured

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Epiphytes

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Chlorogoth

Minneapolis, MN | August 2016 | positive

Very fragrant. Wonderful smell that's hard to describe. Very floral with some spice is my description of it.

Phylite

Saint Petersburg, FL | July 2013 | neutral

Truly enjoyed this plant, unfortunately someone else decided they needed it more than I… )-:

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