Cattleya intermedia, the Intermediate Cattleya, is a captivating orchid native to Brazil, known for its fragrant, showy flowers and epiphytic growth habit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Bright light similar to East-facing windows is ideal. Avoid direct midday sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter.
Orchid bark mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Warm to intermediate temperatures: 20-29°C (68-85°F) during the day, dropping to 13-18°C (55-64°F) at night.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Use a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during active growth.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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 nearly dry, typically once a week during active growth and less frequently in cooler, dormant periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as this can lead to root rot.
Ensure good air circulation after watering.
Pruning is generally minimal for Cattleya intermedia. Remove spent flower spikes at the base to maintain plant health and aesthetics. Dead or damaged pseudobulbs and leaves can also be trimmed away with sterile tools.
Propagation is primarily done by division. Mature plants with multiple pseudobulbs can be divided every 2-3 years during repotting. Ensure each division has at least three healthy pseudobulbs and good root system.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium begins to decompose, usually after flowering. Use a well-draining orchid mix. Repotting is best done when new root growth is evident.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Intermediate Cattleya (Cattleya intermedia)
Where Intermediate Cattleya (Cattleya intermedia) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cattleya |
| Species | Cattleya intermedia |
Similar in genus Cattleya
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
