General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic
Awards and Recognitions: Other: National Flower of Venezuela

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Common names
  • Mrs Moss's Cattleya
  • Easter Orchid
  • Orchid
  • Flor de Mayo

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Date: c. 1886
illustration from the 1886 Gardeners' Chronicle

Date: c. 1840
illustration of Cattleya mossiae as C. laciata var. mossiae by Mi
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Date: April 26, 2009
Photo by KENPEI

Date: c. 1891
illustration by John Nugent Fitch from Williams' 'Orchid Album',
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Date: April 26, 2009
Photo by KENPEI
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