Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Minas Gerais
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
River side, Riverine swamp forest, savannahs, Swamps
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive, Brown
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flies, Not Available, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA bicolor
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
In Hindi
Corsage Orchid
Lisianthus
In German
Corsage Orchid
Lisianthus
In French
Corsage Orchid
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Corsage Orchid
Lisianthus
In Greek
ὄρχις (órkhis)
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Corsage Orchid
Lisianthus
In Polish
Katleja
Eustoma
In Latin
Corsage orchid
Lisianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Chironieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Corsage Orchid and Florida Blue
Season and care of Corsage Orchid and Florida Blue is important to know. While considering everything about Corsage Orchid and Florida Blue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corsage Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Florida Blue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Corsage Orchid and Florida Blue Physical Information
Corsage Orchid and Florida Blue physical information is very important for comparison. Corsage Orchid height is 50.80 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Florida Blue height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Corsage Orchid and Florida Blue are as follows:
Corsage Orchid flower color: Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive and Brown
Corsage Orchid leaf color: Green
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Corsage Orchid and Florida Blue
Care of Corsage Orchid and Florida Blue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corsage Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Corsage Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.