ON THIS PLANT
Cattleya mendelii is a species in the orchid genus Cattleya found in northeastern Colombia. It is typically found growing at elevations of 1,300 to 1,800 m (4,300 to 5,900 ft).
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cattleya
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink, White, Lavender
- Flower Size
- 15.24 cm to 20.32 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Summer
- Native Area
- Colombia
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Columbian Orchid
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