Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cattleya (KAT-lee-yuh) (Info)
Species: intermedia (in-ter-MEE-dee-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Cattleya amabilis
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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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