Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Cattleya
Sophronitispurpurata

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sophronitis (so-fro-NY-tiss)
Species: purpurata (pur-pur-AH-tuh)

Synonym:Cattleya brysiana

Synonym:Laelia casperiana

Synonym:Laelia purpurata

Synonym:Laelia russelliana

Synonym:Cattleya purpurata

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

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

Bloom Characteristics
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