Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Orange Cattleya
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
orange Cattleya
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orange Cattleya and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Orange Cattleya and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Orange Cattleya and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done 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 Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.