The House of Orchids

Jul 06 2008

Cattleya Orchid

Posted by: admin in Cattleya Orchid, Orchids

When people think of orchids, nine times out of ten, they are thinking of cattleyas. Over sixty species of Cattleya and their thousands of hybrids were named in honor of William Cattley, an early 19th century orchid collector. Cattleyas are found in the American tropics from Mexico to Brazil. These epiphytic orchids are roughly divided into two groups: the labiate, one-leaved with one to three large flowers; and the bifoliate, two-leaved with large numbers of small, narrow, brightly colored flowers. Both groups have narrow pseudobulbs and leathery leaves.

Many beautiful hybrids have been produced from Cattleya species and from crosses with other closely related genera such as Brassavola, Epidendrum, Laelia, etc. There are also multi-generic hybrids where the hybridizers attempt to take the best features of each genus and combine them all into one perfect flower. The flowers usually grow from the top of the pseudobulb.

Blooming time depends on the species or hybrid. Cattleyas that will flower can be obtained at any time of the year. The cut flowers last one to two weeks. Give cattleyas intermediate to warm temperatures, bright but not burning light, good air circulation, high humidity, and excellent drainage. Drench and let dry. Give them less water when they are not actively growing.

If the pseudobulbs start to shrivel, unpot. If the roots are brown, the plant was given too much water. If the roots are white, the plant was not given enough water. Repot and revise watering. It is best to repot at the beginning of the growing cycle, when the new leads are about an inch long.

Cattleya Orchid C. skinneri 'Carpenteria' FCC species.
US $75.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 11:06:57 PDT

D419 Orchid Plant-S Den species discolor
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 11:11:38 PDT

Cattleya forbesii var alba Orchids specie (very-rare)
US $9.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 11:24:36 PDT

Cattleya Orchid Slc. Hazel Boyd 'Sunset' AM/AOS.
US $50.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 11:26:04 PDT

Speices orchid Aerides odorata fragrant
US $45.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 11:40:23 PDT

X295 Orchid Plant-S Den Ekapol 'King Dragon' X
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 12:05:55 PDT

L260 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Taipei Gold X
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 13:00:12 PDT

Rhyncattleanthe Golden Chieftain Yellow Cattleya Orchid
US $17.50
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 13:25:13 PDT

L624 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Ruey Lin Stripe X
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 13:54:28 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Bc. Maikai 'Mayumi' HCC/AOS
US $9.95 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:00:12 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Blc. Golden Tang
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:01:17 PDT

Lc. Choiu-Jye Chen `The Kitten Face' Cattleya Orchid
US $59.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:02:49 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Blc. Richard's Bonanza
US $10.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:02:49 PDT

Slc. Hazel Boyd `Mikkabi' AM Cattleya Orchid
US $49.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:03:34 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Blc. Toshie Aoki 'Pizzaz'
US $10.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:03:45 PDT

Orchid species -- Cattleya guttata
US $20.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:04:16 PDT

C. Elizabeth Carlson #1659 White Cattleya Orchid
US $149.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:04:25 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Bpl. Golden Spice 'Red Peppers'
US $9.95 (2 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:04:52 PDT

Blc. Heron's Ghyll `Dignity' HCC Cattleya Orchid
US $199.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:05:33 PDT

Orchid: Ctna. Keith Roth X Blc. Miya's Fascination
US $11.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:06:20 PDT

Blc. Lorriane Malworth `Orlando' AM Cattleya Orchid
US $249.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:08:00 PDT

C. Angelwalker `Orchidglade' Cattleya Orchid
US $59.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:08:43 PDT

C. Angelwalker `Easter' AM Cattleya Orchid
US $49.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:09:05 PDT

Bc. Mount Hood `Orchidglade' AM/AOS Cattleya Orchid
US $49.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:09:39 PDT

C. Sierra Blanca `Mt. Whitney' AM/AOS Cattleya Orchid
US $69.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:10:21 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Lc. Mary Elizabeth Bohn 'Royal Flare'
US $14.95 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:10:38 PDT

Lc. Mini Purple `Lea' AM Cattleya Orchid Fragrant
US $29.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:11:43 PDT

Bc. Cynthia 'Lilac Gem' AM Cattleya Orchid
US $29.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:12:16 PDT

Blc. George HW Bush `Waldor' AM Cattleya Orchid
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:13:50 PDT

L. lobata `Nancy' Cattleya Orchid Species
US $49.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:14:10 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Blc. Copper Queen
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:14:26 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Blc. Marg Putman
US $7.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:15:32 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Blc. Rustic Spots
US $7.95 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:16:44 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Bl. Yellow Bird
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:17:40 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Lc. Angel Heart 'Hihimanu' AM/AOS
US $11.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:25:16 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Lc. Leafwood Lane X C. luteola
US $8.95 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:26:47 PDT

Orchid: Cattleya: Lctna. Happy Face 'H&R'
US $10.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:27:00 PDT

Orchid species -- Cattleya mossiae coerulea
US $22.00 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:44:48 PDT

X421 Orchid Plant-S Den Pinwattana
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:48:54 PDT

GREAT BRASILAIN SPECIES; CATTLEYA VELUTINA-COMPOT
US $15.45 (2 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:07:40 PDT

6 x 6 TREE FERN SLAB PLAQUE + MT PINS ORCHID PLANT (1)
US $3.25
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:13:30 PDT

C167 Orchid Plant-S Cattleya Netrasiri Waxy X Love Knot
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:43:11 PDT

HARD TO FIND LAELIA LUCASIANA ORCHID SPECIES CATTLEYA
US $28.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:04:13 PDT

HARD TO FIND LAELIA LUCASIANA ORCHID SPECIES CATTLEYA
US $28.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:06:32 PDT

BIN-Blc. Haadyai Delight 'Bangprom Gold' NEW! Cattleya
US $17.99
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:24:46 PDT

BIN-Blc. Always Dream 'Volcano Queen' NEW! Cattleya
US $15.99
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:33:44 PDT

C232 Orchid Plant-S Cattleya Hknsa Sogo Doll AM/AOS
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:37:29 PDT

Cattleya dowiana "Kimberly" SPECIES RARE
US $177.50 (6 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:00:16 PDT

Laelia perinii ('Mishto' x 'Wallula')-BS!!
US $19.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:00:40 PDT

Cattleya Mae Hawkins Hybrid Orange-Red Cattleya orchid
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:02:53 PDT

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