Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe)

Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) with pink flower petals, close up of orchid.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) orchid showing pink flower petals nestled among broad green leaves.

Botanical name: Guarianthe sp.

Common name: Guarianthe

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

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: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEpiphyte plantWatering: Moderate; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

This genus was segregated from Cattleya based on several structural features of the plants and is supported by recent molecular DNA analyses. Plants are typically found in humid forests at moderate elevations growing on trees or rocks.


Image gallery: 13 images
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) magenta flower clusters atop green leaves on a square wooden basket
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) magenta flowers rise above firm green leaves from a hanging wooden basket.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) orange flower close up with darker spots and green leaves
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) orange flower with dark spots and thick green leaves on display.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) pale yellow flower close up with distinct purple lip markings
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) flower with pale yellow petals and a deep purple colored lip
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) pale pink flower with deep purple speckled throat close up view
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) pale pink flower with deep purple throat markings and green foliage nearby.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower clusters with green leaves on wooden post close up
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower clusters growing alongside a rough wooden post near green leaves.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower, green leaves, container plant hanging for ornamental appeal.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple orchid flowers growing in a round brown plastic hanging container.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) white flower close up on a lush green plant
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) white flower cluster with delicate petals above dark green leaves
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) white flower close up on a branch with green leaves.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) white flower with narrow petals and a pointed green bud.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) lavender flower with violet speckles in a close up portrait image
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) lavender flower with violet speckles on the wide central petal edge
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) orange flower, close up view of petals with red speckles.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) orange flower with dark red spots and green leaves in background.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower cluster close up with vibrant petals and green leaves background.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower cluster with multiple ruffled petals and long green leaves nearby.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower plant, many orchids grouped together on a leafy stem.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple orchid cluster emerging from a container filled with moss and roots.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower cluster with thick green leaves in a close up
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flowers with thick green leaves in a dense growing cluster


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