Overview
Cattleya schroederae is a epiphytic, upright stems orchid in the genus Cattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen, leathery leaves foliage. Cattleya schroederae 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. It is native to Colombia.
About
Cattleya schroederae is a tropical orchid cultivar native to Colombia, belonging to the genus Cattleya known for its epiphytic growth habit and upright stems. This cultivar features evergreen, leathery leaves and produces large flowers atop mature pseudobulbs, which serve as reservoirs for water and nutrients. It thrives in bright, indirect light with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH, ideally in a sheltered, south- or east-facing position. Suitable for indoor or conservatory cultivation, it requires orchid bark and can be propagated by division or backbulbs.
About the genus
Cattleya is a genus of orchids from Costa Rica south to Argentina. The genus is abbreviated C in trade journals.
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 schroederae size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Orchid
- Habit
- Epiphytic, Upright stems
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Leathery leaves
- Suggested uses
- Indoor plant, Conservatory plant
- Native to
- Colombia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cattleya schroederae
- Propagation
- Division, Backbulbs
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cattleya schroederae?
Cattleya schroederae prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cattleya schroederae need?
Cattleya schroederae grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cattleya schroederae hardy in the UK?
Cattleya schroederae 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 schroederae?
Division, Backbulbs.
More in the Cattleya genus
- Cattleya gaskelliana
- Cattleya labiata 'Hercules'
- Cattleya labiata 'Mrs Gustave H. Müller'
- Cattleya labiata 'Purity'
- Cattleya lawrenceana
- Cattleya lueddemanniana
- Cattleya mendelii 'Mrs Frederick Knollys'
- Cattleya mendelii 'Queen Alexandra'