orange cattleya
Guarianthe aurantiaca
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
Notes
Orange cattleya (Guarianthe aurantiaca) is a houseplant for containers, indoor displays, and warm patios. 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 to moist soil. It stays evergreen and reaches 12 to 24 inches tall. The flowers open in spring and again in winter.
Pairs well with Manjula pothos, Prince of Orange philodendron, and Chinese money plant.