Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Cattleya orchid, Cattleya bicolor
Habitat
subtropical regions
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Needs watering once a week, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Unknown
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
CATTLEYA amethystoglossa
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
In Hindi
schomburgkia
Not Available
In German
schomburgkia
Cattleya
In French
schomburgkia
Cattleya
In Spanish
schomburgkia
Cattleya
In Greek
schomburgkia
Cattleya
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
Cattleya
In Polish
schomburgkia
Cattleya
In Latin
schomburgkia
Oncidium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Schomburgkia and Cattleya
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Cattleya? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Cattleya. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Cattleya doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Cattleya has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Schomburgkia and Cattleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Cattleya
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cattleya season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Cattleya is Not Available while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Cattleya is Not Available.
Schomburgkia and Cattleya Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cattleya height is 61.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Cattleya are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Cattleya flower color: Pink, Magenta, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Cattleya leaf color: Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Cattleya
Care of Schomburgkia and Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cattleya pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.