Species Orchid, Cattleya, Scarlet Cattleya

Cattleyacoccinea

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Species
coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Cattleya grandiflora
Hadrolaelia coccinea
Sophronia coccinea
Sophronia militaris
Sophronitis coccinea
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Port St Lucie, FL (Zone 10a) | April 2010 | positive

This is a diminuative yet truly beautiful species. It grows in the treetops of South America. A sparkling intense red flower with very ...Read More

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(Zone 11) | May 2004 | neutral

This is a very small epiphyte from southeastern brazilian forests, living on trees, usually under partial to full shade, in very humid pl...Read More

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