Popular Orchid Flower – Cattleya

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Blooming, Care and Culture, Classification

The white Cattleya bloom is the Corsage Orchid; the largest of all orchid flowers in cultivation.

Waxy and with a frilled and colorful lip it is the showpiece of the orchid world, but not all Cattleyas are giants. There are miniature ones and there is a wide range of colors; always choose a hybrid as they are much easier to grow than the species. Flowering times range from spring to autumn, depending on the variety; the flowers last for about 3 weeks. Let it rest after flower for about 6 weeks by giving less water. The minimum winter temperature should be 54 degrees F (13 degrees C); place the pot in a bright spot with morning or evening sun. Wipe the leaves occasionally with tepid water.

Commonly known as the Corsage orchid.