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Cattleya Orchid (Cattleya), Houseplant
Houseplant

Cattleya Orchid

Cattleya

Varieties We Bring In

StandardCattleya
Sizes & Pricing
5 inFrom$44.95

Last received Mar 11, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightPart Shade (bright filtered light, 70-80% shade)
WaterModerate (dry between waterings)
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
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Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats

Pet safety guide

About Cattleya Orchid

Cattleya orchids are epiphytic orchids native to Central and South America, renowned for their large, flamboyant flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink, lavender, and complex bicolors, often with a ruffled lip. Often called the 'queen of orchids,' they are prized by collectors and widely grown as ornamental houseplants.

Plant details

Bloom Season
Fall, Winter
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Multi
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage
Evergreen
Soil
Orchid bark, Epiphytic mix, Well-drained

Best planting months

Recommended months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

January, other month
February, other month
March, good window
April, good window
May, good window
June, good window
July, good window
August, good window
September, good window
October, good window
November, other month, this month
December, other month
This monthGood windowOther months

Seasonal care

Bloom season. Good planting window.

Care essentials

Light

Grow Cattleya orchids in bright filtered light (70–80% shade) under trees, shade cloth, or eaves — never in direct Florida midday sun, which burns leaves. Leaves should appear medium yellow-green when light levels are correct.

Water

Allow the potting medium to dry between waterings, then water thoroughly. In NE Florida's humid climate, avoid letting orchids sit in standing water; mounted or basket-grown plants dry fastest and thrive outdoors.

Soil & Fertilizer

Pot in a loose, fast-draining orchid bark mix; repot every 2 years as media breaks down. Fertilize with a diluted orchid fertilizer (30-10-10 at quarter-strength) during the growing season. Do not use softened water.

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Common questions

Is Cattleya Orchid a good plant for St. Augustine?

Cattleya Orchid is a houseplant. Mature size: 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet. Light: Part Shade (bright filtered light, 70-80% shade). Water needs: Moderate (dry between waterings).

What is the recorded pet toxicity for Cattleya Orchid?

Non-toxic to dogs and cats

Care information verified from

Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.