Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Cattleya aurantiaca
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Prunus avium
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Orange Cattleya
Kirschbaum
In French
orange Cattleya
Cerisier
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
Cerezo
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
κερασιά
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
árvore de cereja
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Orange Cattleya and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Orange Cattleya and Cherry Tree
Care of Orange Cattleya and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.