Cattleya maxima

Orchid

Family: Orchidaceae Orchid


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink, purple, red, white, yellow
Bloom time Year 'round
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, specimen
Height 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Slow
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive