Species Orchid, Cattleya, Crimson-Ruby Lipped Cattleya

Cattleyalabiata

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh)
Species
labiata (la-bee-AH-ta)
Synonym
Cattleya bullieri
Cattleya leeana
Cattleya lemoniana
Cattleya massangeana
Cattleya nalderiana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
negative
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Jupiter, FL (Zone 10a) | October 2008 | positive

My sister received this plant from a friend (through a legitimate orchid nursery) after minor surgery, but quickly forgot about it, so it...Read More

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(Zone 11) | April 2004 | positive

Some consider Cattleya labiata the "Queen of all Orchids", and it is fair: some of the biggest, best scented, and colorful flowers amongs...Read More

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