Overview
Cattleya lawrenceana is a epiphytic, upright stems conservatory greenhouse in the genus Cattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen, leathery leaves foliage. Cattleya lawrenceana 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 lawrenceana is a tropical orchid cultivar within the Cattleya genus, known for its epiphytic growth habit and upright stems. This plant features evergreen, leathery leaves and produces large flowers atop mature pseudobulbs, which can last for an extended period. It thrives in bright, indirect light with moist but well-drained soil, ideally orchid bark, and prefers a sheltered position with full sun to partial shade. Suitable as an indoor or conservatory plant in the UK, it requires protection with a hardiness rating of H1b and can be propagated by division or backbulbs. It offers interest throughout all seasons.
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 lawrenceana 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 lawrenceana
- Propagation
- Division, Backbulbs
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cattleya lawrenceana?
Cattleya lawrenceana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cattleya lawrenceana need?
Cattleya lawrenceana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cattleya lawrenceana hardy in the UK?
Cattleya lawrenceana 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 lawrenceana?
Division, Backbulbs.
More in the Cattleya genus
- Cattleya gaskelliana
- Cattleya labiata 'Hercules'
- Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller'
- Cattleya labiata 'Purity'
- Cattleya lueddemanniana
- Cattleya mendelii 'Mrs Frederick Knollys'
- Cattleya mendelii 'Queen Alexandra'
- Cattleya mossiae 'The Baron'
