Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cattleya

Species:

Cattleya harpophylla

USDA Symbol:

LAHA3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained organic matter

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to humid, forested environments

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile asymbiotic agar medium for germination; conventional cold stratification is not applicable.