| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Lavender Purple White |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
![Date: c. 1887
illustration [as C. speciosissima Buchananiana] from 'The Orchid](/pics/2022-03-15/scvirginia/2587ef-250.jpg "Date: c. 1887
illustration [as C. speciosissima Buchananiana] from 'The Orchid")
