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0Cattleya labiata Lindl.
- Common name
- Cattleya orchid4
- Taxonomy
- Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Cattleya1
- Native distribution
- South America, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil North, Manizales, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Cattleya bullieri Carrière
- Cattleya labiata alba (Linden & Rodigas) F.Barros & J.A.N.Bat.
- Cattleya labiata alba (Linden & Rodigas) M.Wolff & O.Gruss
- Cattleya labiata albo-oculata Cogn.
- Cattleya labiata caerulea (Rolfe) M.Wolff & O.Gruss
- Cattleya labiata candida (Lindl.) M.Wolff & O.Gruss
- Cattleya labiata coerulea (Rolfe) M.Wolff & O.Gruss
- Cattleya labiata purpureostriata Cogn.
- Cattleya labiata autumnalis Pynaert
- Cattleya labiata alba Linden & Rodigas
- Cattleya labiata albo-oculata (Cogn.) Fowlie, 1987
- Cattleya labiata albo-oculata (Cogn.) L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya labiata amesiana L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya labiata amoena L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya labiata atropurpurea L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya labiata atropurpurea Paxton
- Cattleya labiata beyrodtiana Schltr.
- Cattleya labiata brennandiana L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya labiata caerulea L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya labiata caerulea Rolfe
- Cattleya labiata candida Lindl.
- Cattleya labiata coerulea Rolfe
- Cattleya labiata concolor L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya labiata crocata Rchb.f.
- Cattleya labiata pallida (Lindl. & Paxton) F.Buyss.
- Cattleya labiata petersii Rolfe
- Cattleya labiata petersii-marmorata Cogn. & A.Gooss.
- Cattleya labiata picta Lindl.
- Cattleya labiata purpureolineata L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya labiata purpureostriata (Cogn.) L.C.Menezes
Cattleya labiata, also known as the crimson cattleya or ruby-lipped cattleya, is the type species of Cattleya, discovered in 1818 in Brazil.
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Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cattleya labiata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q935165 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Labiata.jpg · CC BY-SA 2.5
- Wikipedia (en) – Cattleya labiata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
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Cattleya tip: Needs plenty of light; let the bark dry out between waterings.
Cattleya orchid – what to know
Cattleya orchid (Cattleya labiata) – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Cattleya. Native range: South America, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil North, Manizales, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cattleya orchid?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Cattleya orchid need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cattleya orchid get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Cattleya orchid toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cattleya orchid flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Cattleya: Typical flowering time: April, May, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Cattleya
Data sources: GBIF.org – Cattleya labiata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q935165 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Labiata.jpg (CC BY-SA 2.5) · Wikipedia – Cattleya labiata (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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