Species Orchid, Cattleya
Cattleyaperrinii

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Species: perrinii (per-RIN-ee-eye)

Synonym:Hadrolaelia perrinii

Synonym:Laelia perrinii

Synonym:Sophronitis perrinii

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

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

Where to Grow

Danger

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

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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