Cautleya

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Facts About Cautleya

• Species in the Genus Cautleya are slender, sparsely-leaved and looks like a miniature ginger.
• Cautleya plant stems are leafy upto two thirds of their length.
• Cautleya plant grows to as much as 2 feet, with leaves that are deep green on top with maroon underside.
• Cautleya plant has lance-shaped, shiny green leaves on reed-like stems.
• Some popular cautleyas species are Cautleya lutea, Cautleya gracilis, Cautleya spicata .
• The long flower buds have alternate maroon and yellow bands.
• Cautleya flower plants are deciduous plants and are winter-dormant.
• Flower buds appear from the apical portion of the stem.
• Cautleya species are fast growing plants during the summer and monsoon months.

Growing Cautleya Flowers

• Cautleyas require a deep, fertile, moist soil and full sun.
• Plant the cautleyas in late spring after the last frost.
• Dig up the clump and divide it with a sharp spade or knife, making sure that each division has a growing shoot.
• Larger clumps can be planted out directly into their permanent positions.
• Smaller clumps should be potted, until they get established.

Caring Cautleyas

• Cautleyas are heat-tolerant but should have shade during afternoon.
• Keep the cautleya plants evenly moist but not soggy.
• Feed the cautleyas lightly, and at half strength.
• Cautleyas should be protected from from cold, and dry winds.