Houseplant
Cattleya Orchid
Cattleya
Varieties We Carry
StandardCattleya
Sizes & Pricing
5 inFrom$44.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightPart Shade (bright filtered light, 70-80% shade)
WaterModerate (dry between waterings)
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
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. Starting at $44.95.
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 forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. May need protection below 25°F.
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet.
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.