Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia, South America
Types
Cattleya aurantiaca
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, 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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
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
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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
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
Elderberry
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
Elderberry
In German
Orange Cattleya
Holunderbeere
In French
orange Cattleya
Sureau
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
Saúco
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
Elderberry
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
Sabugueiro
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
Bez czarny
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Orchidaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Elderberry
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Orange Cattleya and Elderberry Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Elderberry are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Orange Cattleya and Elderberry
Care of Orange Cattleya and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.