Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
blue flax lily
In German
Orange Cattleya
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
orange Cattleya
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
blue flax lily
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
blue flax lily
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
blue flax lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Dianella
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Orange Cattleya and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Orange Cattleya and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Orange Cattleya and Blue Flax Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.