Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Minas Gerais
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
River side, Riverine swamp forest, savannahs, Swamps
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive, Brown
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flies, Not Available, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA bicolor
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Corsage Orchid
Lungwort
In German
Corsage Orchid
Lungenkraut
In French
Corsage Orchid
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Corsage Orchid
Lungwort
In Greek
ὄρχις (órkhis)
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Corsage Orchid
pulmonária
In Polish
Katleja
płucnik
In Latin
Corsage orchid
Lungwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Asparagales
Peltigerales
Family
Orchidaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cattleya
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Boragineae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Corsage Orchid and Lungwort
Season and care of Corsage Orchid and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Corsage Orchid and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corsage Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Lungwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corsage Orchid and Lungwort Physical Information
Corsage Orchid and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Corsage Orchid height is 50.80 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Corsage Orchid and Lungwort are as follows:
Corsage Orchid flower color: Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive and Brown
Corsage Orchid leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Corsage Orchid and Lungwort
Care of Corsage Orchid and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corsage Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corsage Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.