General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Plant Height: 6 inches to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 inches to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Lavender
Other: Deep lavender
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Division of pseudobulbs.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Harrison's Cattleya
  • Orchid

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Location: Botanical Graden Meise - Nationale Plantentuin Meise - Brussel
Location: Botanical Graden Meise - Nationale Plantentuin Meise - Brussel

Photo courtesy of: Larsen Twins Orchids

Photo courtesy of: Arne and Bent Larsen

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