Cattleya Seeds - Flower Plant

Cattleya Orchid is a tropical perennial orchid valued for its attractive foliage, epiphytic growth habit, and ornamental flowers. It is commonly grown in containers, orchid collections, greenhouses, and indoor garden settings. Cattleya thrives in warm temperatures, bright indirect light, and well-drained orchid growing media with good air circulation. The plant develops pseudobulbs and leathery leaves, making it a distinctive addition to home and specialty gardens.

Features

• Tropical perennial orchid with an epiphytic growth habit
• Suitable for containers and indoor growing
• Develops attractive pseudobulbs and foliage
• Adapted to warm and humid conditions
• Performs best in bright indirect light
• Requires well-drained orchid growing media
• Suitable for orchid collections and greenhouse cultivation
• Compact growth suitable for limited spaces

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cattleya spp.
• Common Name (US): Cattleya Orchid
• Seed Type / Variety: Species Seed
• Growth Habit: Epiphytic perennial orchid
• USDA Zones: 10-12
• Planting Season: Spring, Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round
• Sowing Season: March-August
• Germination Time and Conditions: Variable; requires sterile orchid germination conditions and temperatures of 21-27°C (70-80°F)
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright indirect light
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained orchid bark mix or orchid growing media
• Watering Needs: Moderate; allow growing media to partially dry between watering
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart**