Overview
Cattleya trianae 'J. Gurney Fowler' is a epiphytic, upright stems conservatory greenhouse in the genus Cattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen, leathery leaves foliage. Cattleya trianae 'J. Gurney Fowler' 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 'J. Gurney Fowler' is a cultivar of the tropical orchid genus Cattleya, native to South and Central America. This epiphytic plant features upright stems with evergreen, leathery leaves and produces large, long-lasting flowers atop mature pseudobulbs. It thrives in bright indirect light with orchid bark as a growing medium, preferring moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable as an indoor or conservatory plant, it requires a sheltered position with full sun to partial shade, ideally south- or east-facing. This cultivar is hardy to H1b and can be propagated by division or backbulbs, offering 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 'J. Gurney Fowler' 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 'J. Gurney Fowler'
- Propagation
- Division, Backbulbs
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cattleya trianae 'J. Gurney Fowler'?
Cattleya trianae 'J. Gurney Fowler' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cattleya trianae 'J. Gurney Fowler' need?
Cattleya trianae 'J. Gurney Fowler' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cattleya trianae 'J. Gurney Fowler' hardy in the UK?
Cattleya trianae 'J. Gurney Fowler' 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 'J. Gurney Fowler'?
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'