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0Cattleya percivaliana (Rchb.f.) O'Brien
- Taxonomy
- Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Cattleya1
- Native distribution
- Colombia, Venezuela, Arauca, Norte de Santander, Risaraldauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
6 synonyms
- Cattleya labiata percivaliana Rchb.f.
- Cattleya percivaliana alba (R.Warner & B.S.Williams) M.Wolff & O.Gruss
- Cattleya percivaliana bicolor (Rolfe) M.Wolff & O.Gruss
- Cattleya percivaliana alba R.Warner & B.S.Williams
- Cattleya percivaliana bicolor Rolfe
- Cattleya percivaliana grandiflora Cogn. & A.Gooss.
Cattleya percivaliana is a species of orchid. It shares the common name of "Christmas orchid" with C. trianae and Angraecum sesquipedale. The diploid chromosome number of C. percivaliana has been determined to be 2n = 40. The haploid chromosome number has been determined to be n = 20.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cattleya percivaliana · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Catálogo de Plantas y Líquenes de Colombia) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q5054148 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Cattleya percivaliana Orchi 024.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Cattleya percivaliana · 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
Min. temperature13 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Cattleya tip: Needs plenty of light; let the bark dry out between waterings.
Cattleya percivaliana – what to know
Cattleya percivaliana – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Cattleya. Native range: Colombia, Venezuela, Arauca, Norte de Santander, Risaralda. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 13 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Cattleya species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cattleya percivaliana?
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 percivaliana need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cattleya percivaliana get?
Keep it above 13 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Cattleya percivaliana toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cattleya percivaliana 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 percivaliana (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q5054148 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Cattleya percivaliana Orchi 024.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Cattleya percivaliana (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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