Species Orchid, Intermediate Cattleya
Cattleyaintermedia

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Species: intermedia (in-ter-MEE-dee-uh)

Synonym:Cattleya amabilis

Synonym:Cattleya amethystina

Synonym:Cattleya aquinii

Synonym:Cattleya lindleyana

Synonym:Cattleya maritima

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

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

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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