Easter orchid
Cattleya mossiae
About
Cattleya mossiae, commonly known as the Easter orchid, is a species of labiate Cattleya orchid. The white-flowered form is sometimes known as Cattleya wagneri. The diploid chromosome number of C. mossiae has been determined as 2n = 40. The haploid chromosome number has been determined as n = 20.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
How to use it
Cattleya mossiae, or the Easter orchid, is primarily used for ornamental purposes. Its striking flowers make it a popular choice for decorative arrangements and as a houseplant. Additionally, orchids like this one can contribute to biodiversity in gardens, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cattleya mossiae
- Slug
- cattleya-mossiae
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Cattleya
- Species
- mossiae
- Wikidata QID
- Q1318790
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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