Water
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is almost dry. Avoid letting the roots sit in waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant periods to encourage blooming.
Also known as Christmas Orchid · Winter Cattleya
Cattleya trianae, the national flower of Colombia, is a stunning orchid with large, fragrant blooms, typically pink or lavender, blooming in winter.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright
75% intensity
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow medium to nearly dry between waterings.
Orchid potting mix
50% intensity
Intermediate to Warm
75% intensity
Daytime 21-27°C, nighttime 13-16°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Balanced orchid fertilizer during growth, reduced in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is almost dry. Avoid letting the roots sit in waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant periods to encourage blooming.
Prune away spent flower spikes after blooming to encourage new growth. Remove any dead or decaying leaves or pseudobulbs to maintain plant health and prevent disease.
Sterilize pruning tools to avoid spreading infections.
Propagation is typically done by division. Separate mature pseudobulbs with at least three healthy growths during repotting. Ensure each division has viable roots and a pseudobulb for successful re-establishment.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix. Repot after flowering is complete, typically in spring, to allow new roots to establish.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cattleya Trianae (Cattleya trianae)
Where Cattleya Trianae (Cattleya trianae) 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 | Cattleya |
| Species | Cattleya trianae |
Similar in genus Cattleya
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