corsage orchid

Cattleya bicolor

HouseplantOrchidaceae

corsage orchid
FragrantEvergreen
USDA zones10 to 13
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn

Garden uses

Container

Notes

Corsage orchid (Cattleya bicolor) is a houseplant for containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average moisture. It is evergreen and has fragrant flowers. Blooms can appear in spring, summer, and autumn.

Pairs well with Stromanthe, Mandevilla, and Southern wood fern.