Where Do Cattleya Orchids Grow?

Beautiful cattleyas are native to the tropical jungles, where they thrive in warm, misty breezes and dappled sunlight. Catts make their home near the treetops in their native habitat and need brighter light than many other orchids.

Where do cattleya orchids come from?

Cattleyas are native to tropical America and are widely grown in greenhouses and other bright humid indoor environments. Cattleya labiata, one of the most commonly cultivated species, has been crossed with numerous other orchid genera to produce thousands of showy hybrids. The flowers are commonly used in corsages.

Where do cattleya orchids live?

The genus Cattleya is native to Central and South America. The culture of the Cattleya orchid involves bright light while the pseudobulb is maturing. Their light demands can prohibit successful blooming in a home unless supplemental lighting or summers outdoors are provided.