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The inflorescence is a terminal raceme with few or several flowers. Flowers have sepals and petals free from each other; the lip or labellum (lowermost petal), usually has a different coloration and shape from the rest of the flower and covers in part the flower column forming a tube.
Cataleya is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Cattleya, a genus of orchid named in honor of English botanist William Cattley. [1] The surname Cattley is said to be a transferred use of Catley , a one-time English place name in both Hertfordshire and Lincolnshire .
Cattleya trianae (Lind. & Rchb. fil), also known as Flor de Mayo ("May flower") or "Christmas orchid", [1] is a plant of the family Orchidaceae.It grows as an epiphytic orchid, with succulent leaves, endemic to Colombia where it was nominated as the national flower in November 1936.
The bold and vibrant flowers bring a tropical flair to gardens and good vibes to homes. USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (can be grown in pots in cooler zones) Plant Size: 3-10 feet tall and wide
Many flowers and plants deemed safe for humans are toxic for cats, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). So, before you buy flowers for your next big ...
Cattleya rex requires a temperate climate (16 °C at night and 28 °C during the day) and good ventilation (a dark and enclosed environment will attract fungi or bacterial diseases). [ 10 ] [ 3 ] This species does not tolerate dryness for long periods, so watering must be done regularly and should be reduced in frequency during winter.
The national flower of Colombia is the orchid Cattleya trianae which was named after the Colombian naturalist José Jerónimo Triana.The orchid was selected by botanist Emilio Robledo, in representation of the Colombian Academy of History to determine the most representative flowering plant of Colombia.
A long-awaited moment brought a flood of joyful tears to 5-year-old Cataleya when she finally met her baby sister. Cataleya had been dreaming of having a sister since she was just 3 years old.