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Cattleya dowiana is a plant in the genus Cattleya.
Description[]
Plant blooms from summer to fall with five to six 15 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant with a spicy scent.
The plant is similar to Cattleya aurea which has larger flowers with more intense coloration
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in Costa Rica and Panama at elevations of 250 to 2500 meters
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with partial to full sun. Cattleya aurea is a intermediate to warm growing orchid species. Water approximately once a week. Plant can also be mounted.
Varieties[]
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Cattleya dowiana var. rosita | Sepals are yellow and petals are pink. Lip is magenta with yellow veins |
Naming[]
Common Name: Dow's Cattleya
Synonyms[]
- Cattleya labiata var dowiana [Batem. & Rchb.f] Veitch 1887
- Cattleya lawrenceana Warsc. 1883