This genus comprises tropical orchids found in South and Central America. These epiphytic plants possess robust, fleshy roots that emerge from a thick rhizome. Their cylindrical stems, known as pseudobulbs, function as reservoirs for water and nutrients. The large flowers, which can persist for an extended period, are produced atop the newly developed, mature pseudobulbs. Cattleya is frequently hybridized with other related genera, contributing to the lineage of many inter-generic orchid hybrids.

Cattleya Iris gx 'His Majesty'

Cattleya Iris gx 'Inversa'

Cattleya Iris gx 'King Edward VII'

Cattleya Iris gx 'Magnifica'

Cattleya Iris gx 'Majestica'

Cattleya Iris gx 'Orchidhurst'

Cattleya Iris gx 'Prince of Piedmont'

Cattleya Iris gx 'Westonbirt'

Cattleya Isabella gx

Cattleya J.A. Carbone gx 'Mont Millais'

Cattleya Jalapa gx 'Bill Teel'

Cattleya John Henry gx

Cattleya John Henry gx 'Amabilis'

Cattleya John Henry gx 'Dell Park'

Cattleya Joyce Hanmer gx

Cattleya Joyce Hannington gx 'Perfection'

Cattleya Jupiter gx

Cattleya Jupitus gx

Cattleya Kienastiana gx

Cattleya Kienastiana gx 'Aurora'

Cattleya Kienastiana gx 'Oakwood'

Cattleya King George gx

Cattleya King Victor gx

Cattleya Lady Ingram gx

Cattleya Lady Ingram gx 'Maron'

Cattleya Lady Ingram gx 'Westfield'

Cattleya Lady Moxham gx 'Southern Cross'

Cattleya Lady Veitch gx

Cattleya Lady Veitch gx 'Rosslyn'

Cattleya Lady Veitch gx 'Stonehurst'

Cattleya Lamberhurst Hybrid gx

Cattleya Laura Thayer gx 'Red Velvet'

Cattleya Lawre-Mossiae gx

Cattleya Le Czar gx

Cattleya Leda gx

Cattleya Leda gx 'Westonbirt'

Cattleya Linda gx

Cattleya Loddiglossa gx 'Honey Ball'

Cattleya Long Odds gx is a medium-sized, evergreen epiphytic orchid characterized by its upright, cane-like stems that emerge from a compact, creeping rhizome. The pseudobulbs are tapered at the base, widening towards the top, where a single, leathery leaf is situated. These leaves are a mid-green hue, broadly oval in shape, reaching lengths of up to 30 cm and widths of 7 cm. The orchid produces large flowers on short, terminal stems, which develop from the tips of mature growth during the autumn to spring period. Each flower spans 15-20 cm across, featuring white petals and sepals, alongside a prominent, round lip that is fringed along the edges and displays dark pink or purple coloring in its lower half.

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