Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
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 Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
Chrysanths
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
Chrysanthemums
In German
Orange Cattleya
Chrysanthemen
In French
orange Cattleya
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
Crisantemos
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
Crisântemos
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Orange Cattleya and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Orange Cattleya and Chrysanthemum
Care of Orange Cattleya and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.