Orchid, Cattleya 'Nana'

Cattleyacoccinea

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Species
coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sophronitis coccinea
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
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
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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neutral
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(Zone 11) | May 2004 | neutral

The variety 'Nana' looks exacty like the typical variety of S. coccinea, but with much smaller vegetative parts, and very small red flowe...Read More

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