Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cattleya orchid, Cattleya bicolor
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Runny nose
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA amethystoglossa
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Not Available
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Cattleya
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Cattleya
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Cattleya
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Cattleya
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Cattleya
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Cattleya
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Oncidium
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Cattleya and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Cattleya and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Cattleya and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cattleya season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cattleya is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Cattleya is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Cattleya and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Cattleya and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Cattleya height is 61.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cattleya and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Cattleya flower color: Pink, Magenta, Lavender and Blue Violet
Cattleya leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Cattleya and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Cattleya and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cattleya pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.