Species Orchid, Pale Yellow Cattleya
Cattleyaluteola

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Species: luteola (loo-tee-OH-la)

Synonym:Cattleya epidendroides

Synonym:Cattleya flavida

Synonym:Cattleya holfordii

Synonym:Cattleya meyeri

Synonym:Cattleya sulphurea

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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