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Cattleyamossiae

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
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Species
mossiae (MOSS-ee-ay)
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Synonym
Cattleya aliciae
Cattleya carrierei
Cattleya edithiana
Cattleya reineckiana
Cattleya wageneri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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

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

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