Overview
Cattleya gaskelliana is a epiphytic, upright stems conservatory greenhouse in the genus Cattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen, leathery leaves foliage. Cattleya gaskelliana 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 gaskelliana is a labiate Cattleya species of orchid. The diploid chromosome number of C. gaskelliana has been determined as 2n = 40. This species is endangered due to its habitat being wiped out by things like urbanization and mining. It also is overly extracted for commercial use. In the wild it grows across Caribbean, South America, Trinidad-Tobago and Venezuela. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). It works well for indoor plant and conservatory plant. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and east-facing aspects. Grow in specialist orchid compost. Provide bright, indirect light.
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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 gaskelliana 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 gaskelliana
- Propagation
- Division, Backbulbs
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cattleya gaskelliana?
Cattleya gaskelliana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cattleya gaskelliana need?
Cattleya gaskelliana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cattleya gaskelliana hardy in the UK?
Cattleya gaskelliana 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 gaskelliana?
Division, Backbulbs.
