Species Orchid, Cattleya
Cattleyatenebrosa

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Species: tenebrosa (ten-ee-BRO-suh)

Synonym:Brasilaelia tenebrosa

Synonym:Chironiella tenebrosa

Synonym:Hadrolaelia tenebrosa

Synonym:Laelia tenebrosa

Synonym:Sophronitis tenebrosa

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds