Cotylolabium lutzii Plant Care
Cotylolabium lutzii (Pabst) Garay
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Cotylolabium is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains only one known species, Cotylolabium lutzii, endemic to Brazil.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Cotylolabium lutzii?
Cotylolabium lutzii grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Cotylolabium lutzii Native To?
What Is the Cotylolabium lutzii?
Cotylolabium lutzii (Cotylolabium lutzii) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Cotylolabium genus. Cotylolabium lutzii is native to Brazil.
Cotylolabium lutzii displays an epiphytic, clumping orchid growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Cotylolabium lutzii produces colorful, fragrant blooms in various shapes and sizes.
What Light Does the Cotylolabium lutzii Need?
Cotylolabium lutzii thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cotylolabium lutzii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cotylolabium lutzii?
Loose, well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Cotylolabium lutzii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cotylolabium lutzii?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Cotylolabium lutzii?
Cotylolabium lutzii can be propagated through division, back bulbs, keiki propagation.
Is the Cotylolabium lutzii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cotylolabium lutzii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cotylolabium lutzii?
Cotylolabium lutzii is susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Cotylolabium lutzii is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cotylolabium genus — compare its care with other Cotylolabium species on PlantoScan.
Cotylolabium is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Cotylolabium lutzii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cotylolabium lutzii (Pabst) Garay, family Orchidaceae (first published in Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28: 307 (1980 publ. 1982)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cotylolabium lutzii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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