Name: Cattleya harrisoniana Bateman ex Lindl.
Etymology:
The specific epithet harrisoniana honors Mrs. Harrison, an English orchid collector with whom the species was associated.


Original description:
Cattleya harrisoniana was scientifically described by John Lindley in 1839.
Origin / Distribution:
The species originates from Brazil, particularly from the coastal regions of the states of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro.
Location / Habitat:
It grows predominantly as an epiphyte in warm, humid forests and coastal areas. The plants occur both on trees and in areas with good light exposure.
Description & Notes:
Cattleya harrisoniana is a medium-sized orchid with slender, upright-growing pseudobulbs and usually two elongated leaves. The large, showy flowers appear at the apex of the pseudobulbs and usually possess pink to violet petals with a distinctly marked lip.

In cultivation, it prefers bright, filtered light, warm conditions, and good air circulation. It should be watered and fertilized regularly during growth. It should be watered again once the substrate has dried out, while a slight rest period with reduced watering can support flower formation.

Cultivation: Warm to intermediate at approximately 18–28 °C and very bright. Cultivate in coarse bark, water thoroughly during growth, and keep slightly drier after the shoot has matured.