Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tigrina
ID:
824444

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich. ex Beer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Portef. Hort. 2: 166 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823778

Common Names

  • Tigrina Cattleya
  • Tiger Cattleya
  • Tiger Orchid

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Description

Cattleya tigrina (also called Tiger Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shaded habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya tigrina is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive foliage and produces small, pink flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya tigrina has large, white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya tigrina is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Cattleya tigrina

Cattleya tigrina is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Cattleya tigrina FAQ

What type of soil does Cattleya tigrina prefer?

Cattleya tigrina prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

How much light does Cattleya tigrina need?

Cattleya tigrina needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

How often should Cattleya tigrina be watered?

Cattleya tigrina should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Cattleya genus

Cattleya varelae, Cattleya zayrae, Cattleya calimaniorum, Cattleya calimaniana, Cattleya gaezeriana, Cattleya labendziana, Cattleya schunkiana, Cattleya aclandiae, Cattleya amethystoglossa, Cattleya amoena, Cattleya araguaiensis, Cattleya bicolor, Cattleya boissieri, Cattleya brasiliensis, Cattleya brymeriana, Cattleya cernua, Cattleya coccinea, Cattleya colnagiana, Cattleya crispa, Cattleya dayana, Cattleya dolosa, Cattleya dormaniana, Cattleya dowiana, Cattleya dukeana, Cattleya duveenii, Cattleya elegans, Cattleya elongata, Cattleya forbesii, Cattleya frankeana, Cattleya gaskelliana, Cattleya gransabanensis, Cattleya granulosa, Cattleya guttata, Cattleya hardyana, Cattleya harrisoniana, Cattleya hybrida, Cattleya imperator, Cattleya intermedia, Cattleya intricata, Cattleya iricolor, Cattleya isabella, Cattleya jenmanii, Cattleya joaquiniana, Cattleya kautskyi, Cattleya kerchoveana, Cattleya kerrii, Cattleya labiata, Cattleya lawrenceana, Cattleya lobata, Cattleya loddigesii,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36138: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Beer (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beer' in the authors string.