Nice Cattleya lueddemanniana Variety

Photo of Cattleya lueddemanniana 'Eduardo' x 'Macaray'
Image by 0rchidHunter.

Cattleya lueddemanniana 'Eduardo' x 'Macaray' is a very nice example of some of the possibilities from crossing excellent individuals within a species.  This flower was exhibited at the Dever Orchid Show in 2011.  Cattleya lueddemanniana blooms in the spring.

Check out this article for Cattleya lueddemanniana growing information and species description.

Cattleya labiata Fall Blooming Orchid Species

Cattleya labiata is one of the finest fall-blooming orchid species.  It is easy to grow and produces a few flowers per growth reliably each autumn.  Here are some photos of Cattleya labiata.

A very fine Cattleya labiata orchid species cultivar.  This plant won
an award at the 2010 fall orchid show in Denver.  Photo by 0rchidhunter.

A "blue" variety of Cattleya labiata.  This plant is grow in Brazil.
Cattleya labiata coerulea.  Photo by PSantaRosa.

Typical purple form of Cattleya labiata.  This species orchid blooms
in the fall.  Photo by espinheira.

Check out the Cattleya labiata species description and culture guide for more orchid species growing information.

Cattleya mossiae v. coerulea 'Alayon'

Cattleya mossiae v. coerulea 'Alayon'.  Image by orchidgalore.

Cattleya mossiae v. coerulea 'Alayon' is a fine selection of a great Cattleya orchid species.  Flowers are a clear lavender-pink color.  Petals are very full and overlap the sepals giving the flower a full, rounded appearance.  I wish that this orchid species was growing in my collection.

Visit the Cattleya mossiae orchid species post for more information for growing Cattleya mossiae.

Cattleya Orchid Species

Cattleya Orchid Species

Cattleya orchids are one of the most popular kinds of orchids for beginners and advanced hobbyists alike. The beautiful form and complexity of the flower and their alluring scents have one the hearts of many. Below is a list of all known Cattleya orchid species. Each species has its own page dedicated to the orchid's description and tips to help you grown the plant successfully.

Cattleya Orchid Species List

• Cattleya aclandiae
• Cattleya amethystoglossa
• Cattleya aurantiaca
• Cattleya araguaiensis
• Cattleya aurea
• Cattleya bicolor
• Cattleya bowringiana
• Cattleya deckeri
• Cattleya dolosa
• Cattleya dormaniana
• Cattleya dowiana
• Cattleya eldorado
• Cattleya elongata
• Cattleya forbesii
• Cattleya gaskelliana
• Cattleya granulosa
• Cattleya guttata
• Cattleya harrisoniana
• Cattleya intermedia
• Cattleya iricolor
• Cattleya jenmanii
• Cattleya kerrii
• Cattleya labiata
• Cattleya lawrenceana
• Cattleya leopoldii
• Cattleya loddigesii
• Cattleya lueddemanniana
• Cattleya luteola
• Cattleya maxima
• Cattleya mendelii
• Cattleya mooreana
• Cattleya mossiae
• Cattleya nobilior
• Cattleya patinii
• Cattleya percivilliana
• Cattleya porphyroglossa
• Cattleya quadricolor
• Cattleya rex
• Cattleya schilleriana
• Cattleya schofieldiana
• Cattleya schroederae
• Cattleya skinneri
• Cattleya tenuis
• Cattleya trianae
• Cattleya velutina
• Cattleya violacea
• Cattleya walkeriana
• Cattleya warneri
• Cattleya warscewiczii

Cattleya Orchid Hybrids

• Natural Hybrids - Hybrids that occur in nature
• Primary Hybrids
• Complex Hybrids
• Award-Winning Hybrids