Water
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry, especially during active growth. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Spurred Catasetum
Catasetum integerrimum, the Intact Catasetum, is a striking orchid native to Central and South America, known for its unique flowers and epiphytic growth habit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, intense sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry, and reduce watering during dormancy. Ensure excellent drainage.
Orchid bark mix, sphagnum moss
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Enjoys warm temperatures, with daytime highs of 25-30°C and nighttime lows of 18-22°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer weekly during active growth, reducing in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry, especially during active growth. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or diseased leaves or pseudobulbs. This helps maintain plant health and redirects energy into new growth. Sterilize pruning tools to prevent disease transmission.
Propagate by division of mature pseudobulbs. Ensure each division has at least three pseudobulbs and healthy roots. Pot the divisions into a suitable orchid mix and maintain high humidity and warmth initially.
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering, or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark or a sphagnum moss blend. Avoid damaging the delicate roots during repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Intact Catasetum (Catasetum integerrimum)
Where Intact Catasetum (Catasetum integerrimum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Catasetum |
| Species | Catasetum integerrimum |
Similar in genus Catasetum
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