Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
not available
Cattleya orchid, Cattleya bicolor
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Needs watering once a week, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
CATTLEYA amethystoglossa
Common Name
Bromeliad
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Not Available
In German
Bromeliad
Cattleya
In French
Bromeliad
Cattleya
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Cattleya
In Greek
Bromeliad
Cattleya
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Cattleya
In Polish
Bromeliad
Cattleya
In Latin
Bromeliad
Oncidium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bromeliad and Cattleya
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Cattleya? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Cattleya. Bromeliad has thorns and Cattleya doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Unknown and Cattleya has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bromeliad and Cattleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Cattleya
Season and care of Bromeliad and Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Cattleya is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cattleya is Not Available.
Bromeliad and Cattleya Physical Information
Bromeliad and Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cattleya height is 61.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Cattleya are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Cattleya flower color: Pink, Magenta, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Cattleya leaf color: Green
Care of Bromeliad and Cattleya
Care of Bromeliad and Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cattleya pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.