Cattleya Orchid
There are two general types of cattleya hybrids.
Cattleya orchid. The cattleya orchid was named in 1824 as a tribute to william cattley of england. Cattleya the queen of orchids is a popular variety for both novice and experienced growers. This thickens to produce the current years pseudobulb. The plant originates from central and south america.
The plants produce strong pseudobulbs topped with one or more leathery leaves. Their stems are tall and smooth and their leaves are a vibrant green. Interspecific hybrids and intergeneric hybrids. Fil also known as flor de mayo may flower or christmas orchid is a plant of the family orchidaceaeit grows as an epiphytic orchid with succulent leaves endemic to colombia where it was nominated as the national flower in november 1936.
Hybridization of cattleyas that occur between species within the same genus refers to inter specific hybrids. Cattleya is a sympodial orchid that grows from an underground rhizome. The cattleya is a genus that has over 100 species and numerous hybrids which range in bloom size color and smell. We are the oldest and largest orchid grower in the midwest.
Each year a dormant bud at the base grows into a new shoot. She has a lovely fragrance expansive blooms and striking colors. Cattleya k ae t l i e is a genus of orchids from costa rica south to argentina. Orchids are among the most beautiful and unusual flowers in the world.
The climate around brisbane and the coasts is ideal for growing orchids. Knowing the fundamentals of growing orchids will not suffice with this species of orchid. Intergeneric hybrids on the other hand. We invite you to look through our site which features a wide selection of cattleya and phalaenopsis mericloned orchids many with beautiful full color images.
The flowers arise from the axil of the current years leaf where a protective sheath usually develops and come in a range of. Orchids when categorized according to importance and beauty cattleyas will certainly top the list. Cattleya orchid species have been hybridized many times resulting in a wide range of hybrids. Our website also offers other orchid species and related orchid hybrids as well as paphiopediliums and phragmipediums.
The genus is abbreviated c in trade journals. Cattleya kat lee ah orchids have been popular plants for home growers for a long time. The cattleya orchid cattleya aclandiae group is known for large showy and sometimes fragrant flowersthe gigantic blossoms on these stunning orchids can measure up to 8 inches across and they come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. That is why no matter how difficult and intricate growing cattleya orchids may be many growers still embark on the journey and try their green thumbs on them.