Species Orchid, Pale Yellow Cattleya

Cattleyaluteola

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Species
luteola (loo-tee-OH-la)
Synonym
Cattleya epidendroides
Cattleya flavida
Cattleya holfordii
Cattleya meyeri
Cattleya sulphurea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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
Regional

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