Cattleya intermediaDavid J. Stang
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Cattleya intermedia

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Botanical fact sheet

Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook.

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Cattleya intermedia
Photo: David J. StangCC BY-SA 4.0source
Taxonomy
Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Cattleya1
Native distribution
Brazil Southeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Braziluncertain3
Synonyms
26 synonyms
  • Bletia lindleyana (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
  • Cattleya amabilis B.S.Williams
  • Cattleya amethystina C.Morren
  • Cattleya aquinii Barb.Rodr.
  • Cattleya gibeziae L.Linden & Rodigas
  • Cattleya intermedia amethystina (C.Morren) M.Wolff & O.Gruss
  • Cattleya intermedia parthenia (Rchb.f.) F.Barros & J.A.N.Bat.
  • Cattleya intermedia parthenia (Rchb.f.) M.Wolff & O.Gruss
  • Cattleya intermedia amethystina (C.Morren ex Lem.) Fowlie
  • Cattleya intermedia angustifolia Hook.
  • Cattleya intermedia gibeziae (L.Linden & Rodigas) L.Linden & Rodigas
  • Cattleya intermedia macrochila Barb.Rodr.
  • Cattleya intermedia pallida Lindl.
  • Cattleya intermedia parthenia Rchb.f.
  • Cattleya intermedia punctatissima Sander
  • Cattleya intermedia superba F.Buyss.
  • Cattleya intermedia variegata Hook.
  • Cattleya lindleyana Rchb.f.
  • Cattleya loddigesii amethystina C.Morren
  • Cattleya loddigesii amethystina C.Morren ex Lem.
  • Cattleya maritima Lindl.
  • Cattleya ovata Lindl.
  • Epidendrum canaliculatum Vell.
  • Epidendrum intermedium (Graham ex Hook.) Rchb.f.
  • Laelia lindleyana (Rchb.f.) G.Nicholson
  • Laelia lindleyana (Rchb.f.) H.J.Veitch
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Sources (6)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cattleya intermedia · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  3. GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
  4. Wikidata – Q5054139 · CC0
  5. Wikimedia Commons – Cattleya intermedia 'Paraty' Graham ex Hook., Bot. Mag. 55 t. 2851 (1828) (50145973296).jpg · CC BY 2.0
  6. Wikipedia (en) – Cattleya intermedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Cattleya
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature13 °C
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At a glance

Cattleya intermedia – what to know

Cattleya intermedia – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Cattleya. Native range: Brazil Southeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 13 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Cattleya intermedia?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Cattleya intermedia need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Cattleya intermedia get?

Keep it above 13 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Cattleya intermedia toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Cattleya intermedia flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Cattleya: Typical flowering time: April, May, September, October.

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Cattleya

Data sources: GBIF.org – Cattleya intermedia (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q5054139 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Cattleya intermedia 'Paraty' Graham ex Hook., Bot. Mag. 55 t. 2851 (1828) (50145973296).jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Cattleya intermedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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