Species Orchid, Cattleya

Cattleyacoccinea var. borboleta

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Synonym
Sophronitis coccinea var. borboleta
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Herbs
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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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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(Zone 11) | May 2004 | positive

Very rare in nature, but now cultivated in many parts of the world, this plant ressembles exactly the typical S. coccinea in shape and si...Read More

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