Cattley obtained a specimen of then unnamed Cattleya labiata from William Swainson who had discovered the new plant in Pernambuco, Brazil, in 1817. The plant successfully bloomed …

Apr 25, 2024 · Learn how to get the best blooms from your cattleya orchids (Cattleya spp.). Discover tips for watering, feeding, and potting this lovely flower.

Generally speaking, cattleyas need a 10F-15F (5.55C-8.3C) drop in night temperature to grow and flower well. Temperature depends on the hybrid/species, but in general, cattleyas are …

Native to Costa Rica and much of South America, this flamboyant, many colored orchid was extremely popular in flower arrangements (especially for corsages, as its name implies) in the …

Cattleya orchids, often called the “queen of orchids,” are among the world’s most popular and widely recognized orchids. They belong to the family Orchidaceae, one of the largest and most …

Dec 19, 2024 · Cattleya species grow wild across Costa Rica and South America at high altitudes where the air is moist and cool. Most of them are epiphytes, which means they grow on other …

May 6, 2024 · Cattleya, or also called corsage orchids and Queen of the Orchids, is one of the most popular types of orchids. For most people, the word orchid is almost always synonymous …

Oct 12, 2025 · Native to Central and South America’s tropical regions, Cattleyas have evolved over millions of years. They’re epiphytes, growing naturally on trees at elevations between …

The Cattleya orchid is known as the corsage orchid, due to its popularity for use in corsages and wedding arrangements. Native from Costa Rica to Argentina, Cattleyas have beautiful fragrant …

The queen of orchids, corsage orchid, cattleya or cat orchid is an epiphytic, tropical herbaceous perennial in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is native to the American tropics, from Costa …