Catasetum sp. (Catasetum)

Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) green yellow flower close up, showing unique curved petals and hanging buds.
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) flower cluster with curved green petals and yellow centers on a thick stem.

Botanical name: Catasetum sp.

Common name: Catasetum

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Catasetum have thick, cigar-shaped pseudobulbs which are clustered.

The inflorescence is borne on the basis. It consists of very fleshy flowers that are unisexual, which is exceptional for orchids. The colorful male and yellowish-green female flowers are typically situated on different plants. Which type of flower a plant produces is determined by the conditions under which it grows. There are rare cases in which a single plant in intermediate conditions will produce both male and female flowers. These flowers are markedly different in size and color. At first, taxonomists even thought they were dealing with different species.

Catasetum Orchidglade 'David Ranches' is a hybrid of Catasetum pileatum and Catasetum expansum.


Image gallery: 7 images
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) yellow maroon flower close up with many round petals and thick stem
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) flower cluster with yellow petals and maroon spots on thick green stems
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) yellow flower with red spots, close up, soft natural lighting.
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) flower with distinct red spots on yellow petals and wide labellum.
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) yellow flower and green leaves in a black hanging plant container
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) with yellow flowers and green leaves inside a black plastic hanging basket.
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) with dark red flower clusters hanging against a wire mesh screen.
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) flower clusters dangling over a clear container on a wire background.
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) maroon brown flower close up against light green leaves background.
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) maroon brown flowers attached to a stem with slender green foliage behind.
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) maroon spotted flower, close up of exotic orchid petals in cluster
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) flower clusters showing maroon petals with cream edges on long green stems
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) with dark red spots on cream flower petals in close up
Catasetum sp. (Catasetum) with distinct red speckles across creamy white flower petals in close up


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