Overview
Cattleya trianae 'Hardyana' is a epiphytic, upright stems conservatory greenhouse in the genus Cattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen, leathery leaves foliage. Cattleya trianae 'Hardyana' 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 trianae 'Hardyana' is a cultivar of the tropical orchid genus Cattleya, known for its epiphytic growth habit and upright stems. This plant features evergreen, leathery leaves and thrives in bright indirect light, making it suitable as an indoor or conservatory plant in the UK. It prefers a moist but well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and benefits from a sheltered position with south- or east-facing aspects. Hardy to H1b, it can be propagated by division or backbulbs and 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 trianae 'Hardyana' 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 trianae 'Hardyana'
- Propagation
- Division, Backbulbs
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cattleya trianae 'Hardyana'?
Cattleya trianae 'Hardyana' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cattleya trianae 'Hardyana' need?
Cattleya trianae 'Hardyana' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cattleya trianae 'Hardyana' hardy in the UK?
Cattleya trianae 'Hardyana' 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 trianae 'Hardyana'?
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'