Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook.

- Taxonomy
- Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Cattleya1
- Native distribution
- Brazil Southeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
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
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cattleya intermedia · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- 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
- Wikidata – Q5054139 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Cattleya intermedia 'Paraty' Graham ex Hook., Bot. Mag. 55 t. 2851 (1828) (50145973296).jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Cattleya intermedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
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Cattleya tip: Needs plenty of light; let the bark dry out between waterings.
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.
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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.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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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