Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe)

Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) with pink flower petals, close up of orchid.
Guarianthe skinneri

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?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEpiphyte plantYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers

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 bowringiana
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) orange flower close up with darker spots and green leaves
Gurianthe aurantiaca SVO Spots x Mishima Spots
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) pale yellow flower close up with distinct purple lip markings
Brassanthe
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) pale pink flower with deep purple speckled throat close up view
Brassanthe Makai
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower clusters with green leaves on wooden post close up
Guarianthe bowringiana
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower, green leaves, container plant hanging for ornamental appeal.
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) white flower close up on a lush green plant
Gurianthe skinneri var. alba
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) white flower close up on a branch with green leaves.
Gurianthe skinneri var. alba
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) lavender flower with violet speckles in a close up portrait image
Brassanthe Maikai 'Mayumi'
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) orange flower, close up view of petals with red speckles.
Gurianthe aurantiaca SVO Spots x Mishima Spots
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower cluster close up with vibrant petals and green leaves background.
Guarianthe bowringiana var. violacea
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower plant, many orchids grouped together on a leafy stem.
Guarianthe bowringiana
Guarianthe sp. (Guarianthe) purple flower cluster with thick green leaves in a close up
Guarianthe bowringiana var. violacea


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