Overview
Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' is a epiphytic, upright stems conservatory greenhouse in the genus Cattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen, leathery leaves foliage. Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include indoor plant and conservatory plant.
About
Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' is a cultivar of the Cattleya genus, tropical epiphytic orchids native to South and Central America. These plants feature upright stems with evergreen, leathery leaves and produce large, long-lasting flowers atop mature pseudobulbs. Suited to indoor or conservatory cultivation, this orchid thrives in bright indirect light with orchid bark as a growing medium. It prefers moist but well-drained conditions, neutral pH loam, and a sheltered position with full sun to partial shade. Hardy to UK H1b, it can be propagated by division or backbulbs and offers interest throughout all seasons.
About the genus
Cattleya is a genus of orchids from Costa Rica south to Argentina. The genus is abbreviated C in trade journals.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cattleya
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Epiphytic, Upright stems
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Leathery leaves
- Suggested uses
- Indoor plant, Conservatory plant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans'
- Propagation
- Division, Backbulbs
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans'?
Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' need?
Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' hardy in the UK?
Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Cattleya Bellona gx 'Saint Albans'?
Division, Backbulbs.
