Home / Guides / Plant Files / Orchidaceae

Species Orchid, Greatest Cattleya

Cattleyamaxima

Upload Image Print Article
Cattleya maxima by Todd_Boland
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Info
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Info
Synonym
Cattleya malouana
Epidendrum maximum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
View this plant in a garden
One member has or wants this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Honeybee
(Apis mellifera)
BIRD FILES
Falcated Teal
(Anas falcata)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Honeybee
(Apis mellifera)
BIRD FILES
Falcated Teal
(Anas falcata)