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    Cattleya Orchid Description

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    Cattleya orchid is one of the most popular orchids, known for its long-lasting gorgeous flowers. There are 45 species of Cattleya orchid that are native to Central and South America, growing near treetops in moist forests. The flowers last at least a week in water and bloom for about 4 weeks on the plant. The genus is named after William Cattley, an English horticulturist who first successfully bloomed some of the species.

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    Cattleya orchid is one of the most popular orchids, known for its long-lasting gorgeous flowers. There are 45 species of Cattleya orchid that are native to Central and South America, growing near treetops in moist forests. The flowers last at least a week in water and bloom for about 4 weeks on the plant. The genus is named after William Cattley, an English horticulturist who first successfully bloomed some of the species.

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    Cattleya orchid is one of the most popular orchids, known for its long-lasting gorgeous flowers. There are 45 species of Cattleya orchid that are native to Central and South America, growing near treetops in moist forests. The flowers last at least a week in water and bloom for about 4 weeks on the plant. The genus is named after William Cattley, an English horticulturist who first successfully bloomed some of the species.

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    Cattleya Orchid Description

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    George Lagevil
    Cattleya orchid is one of the most popular orchids, known for its long-lasting gorgeous flowers. There are 45 species of Cattleya orchid that are native to Central and South America, growing near treetops in moist forests. The flowers last at least a week in water and bloom for about 4 weeks on the plant. The genus is named after William Cattley, an English horticulturist who first successfully bloomed some of the species.

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    Cattleya Orchid: Description

    Cattleya orchid defines "orchid" for most people, and its popularity is well deserved for its long-
    lasting gorgeous flowers and easy culture. The 45 Central and South American species usually grow
    near treetops in moist forests. One-leaved (unifoliate) types have larger and fewer flowers than the
    taller, two-leaved (bifoliate) species. Both types have prominent pseudobulbs; the bifoliate one are
    more elongated. Classic for prom corsages, Cattleya orchid flowers last at least a week in water and
    bloom for about 4 weeks on the plant, with buds arising from a sheath.

    The genus is named for William Cattley, a wealthy English horticulturist who successfully bloomed
    some of the first known. The words "Cattleya" or "Cattleya Alliance" are often loosely used to refer to
    the numerous genera that interbreed readily, including Cattleya orchid, Brassavola, Epidendrum,
    Laelia, Rhyncholaelia, and Sophronitis, along with the many artificially made intergeneric hybrid
    genera such as Brassolaeliocattleya.

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