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0Cattleya walkeriana Gardner
- Taxonomy
- Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Cattleya1
- Native distribution
- Brazil West-Central, Brazil Southeast, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
8 synonyms
- Cattleya bulbosa Lindl.
- Cattleya gardneriana Rchb.f.
- Cattleya princeps Barb.Rodr.
- Cattleya walkerana bulbosa (Lindl.) Fowlie, 1977
- Cattleya walkeriana princeps (Barb.Rodr.) L.C.Menezes
- Cattleya walkeriana bulbosa (Lindl.) Fowlie
- Cattleya walkeriana princeps L.C.Menezes
- Epidendrum walkerianum (Gardner) Rchb.f.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cattleya walkeriana · 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 – Q5054159 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Cattleya walkeriana tipo, 'Dona nega' x 'Cambará' (25410620958).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Cattleya walkeriana · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature13 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Cattleya tip: Needs plenty of light; let the bark dry out between waterings.
Cattleya walkeriana – what to know
Cattleya walkeriana – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Cattleya. Native range: Brazil West-Central, Brazil Southeast, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 13 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Cattleya species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cattleya walkeriana?
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 walkeriana need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cattleya walkeriana get?
Keep it above 13 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Cattleya walkeriana toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cattleya walkeriana 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 walkeriana (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q5054159 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Cattleya walkeriana tipo, 'Dona nega' x 'Cambará' (25410620958).jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikipedia – Cattleya walkeriana (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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