Cattleya

Epidendrum

About Cattleya and Epidendrum

Cattleya

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Origin

South America, Brazil

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Cattleya orchid, Cattleya bicolor

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

301000

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical rainforest

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1511-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.20 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Blue Violet

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Elliptic

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Runny nose

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CATTLEYA amethystoglossa

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Common Name

Cattleya, Corsage Orchid

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

In Hindi

Epidendrum

In German

Cattleya

Epidendrum

In French

Cattleya

Epidendrum

In Spanish

Cattleya

Epidendrum

In Greek

Cattleya

Epidendrum

In Portuguese

Cattleya

Epidendrum

In Polish

Cattleya

Epidendrum

In Latin

Oncidium

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Chrysobalanus

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

1131500

1 27800

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Properties of Cattleya and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Cattleya and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Cattleya and Epidendrum. Cattleya doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Cattleya does not have fragrant flowers. Cattleya has allergic reactions like Runny nose and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like Runny nose. 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 Cattleya and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cattleya and Epidendrum

Season and care of Cattleya and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Cattleya and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cattleya season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cattleya is and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Cattleya is and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Cattleya and Epidendrum Physical Information

Cattleya and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Cattleya height is 61.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cattleya and Epidendrum are as follows:

Cattleya flower color: Pink, Magenta, Lavender and Blue Violet
Cattleya leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Cattleya and Epidendrum

Care of Cattleya and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cattleya pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.