Overview
Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' is a epiphytic, upright stems conservatory greenhouse in the genus Cattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen, leathery leaves foliage. Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' 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 labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' is a cultivar of the Cattleya genus, tropical orchids native to South and Central America. These epiphytic plants have upright stems with robust, fleshy roots emerging from a thick rhizome and evergreen leathery leaves. The large flowers appear atop mature pseudobulbs and can last for an extended period, making this cultivar suitable as a conservatory or houseplant. It thrives in bright indirect light with orchid bark, prefers moist but well-drained loam soil at neutral pH, and requires a sheltered position with full sun to partial shade, typically flowering throughout the year.
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 labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' 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 labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller'
- Propagation
- Division, Backbulbs
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller'?
Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' need?
Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' hardy in the UK?
Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller' 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 labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller'?
Division, Backbulbs.
