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Cattleya Orchid Care
- Light and Shade. Cattleyas need abundant though not intense light in order to grow and flower well. ...
- Temperature. Cattleyas thrive with a day temperature range between 70 and 80 degrees F. ...
- Humidity. Cattleyas like a humidity of between 45% and 60%. ...
- Watering. ...
- Flowering. ...
- Feeding. ...
- Potting.
- How do you grow strong cattleya orchids?
- How often do you water cattleya orchids?
- What is the best fertilizer for cattleya orchids?
- What time of year do cattleya orchids bloom?
- How do I force my orchid to bloom?
- Does Cattleya need full sun?
- How do I get my cattleya orchid to rebloom?
- How do you prune cattleya orchids?
- What is the best way to care for orchids?
How do you grow strong cattleya orchids?
To grow well and to flower consistently, cattleyas require a good amount of light, preferably in the range from 2,000 to 3,000 foot-candles (about 65-70% shade), although they will tolerate a great deal more light if it is accompanied by sufficient humidity and air movement to keep the leaf-temperature down.
How often do you water cattleya orchids?
Generally, watering once a week to ten days is sufficient for large cattleyas; seedlings and miniatures need water every five to seven days. When watering, place the plant in the sink and use tepid water. Do not use salt-softened or distilled water.
What is the best fertilizer for cattleya orchids?
An orchid fertilizer mix of (20-20-20) is recommended unless your medium consists of bark. If you are growing your Cattelya in bark medium you should choose an orchid fertilizer that is higher in nitrogen (30-10-10) because when the bark breaks down, the process uses up a lot of the nitrogen.
What time of year do cattleya orchids bloom?
The Cattleya is often in bloom for Mother's Day in the spring but many bloom in the fall as well. As the pseudobulbs on our Cattleya mature we begin to look for the bloom sheath that emerges from where the leaf meets the top of the pseudobulb.
How do I force my orchid to bloom?
So put your orchid in a room that gets a little cold by the window—and put your orchid in the window. When the sun goes down, the heat will drop and the cold will stimulate it to re-bloom.
Does Cattleya need full sun?
Light – Like most flowering plants, cattleyas want bright light in order to grow and flower well. They will take fairly high light levels early and late in the day, but should be protected from direct midday sunlight. ... As a general guide, cattleyas want very bright shade, with some sunlight early or late in the day.
How do I get my cattleya orchid to rebloom?
Surefire Ways to Bloom and Grow Cattleya Orchids
- 1- Providing Bright Light for Cattleyas. Orchid Bliss. ...
- Growing Cattleyas Near a Windowsill. ...
- Growing Cattleyas Under Artificial Lights. ...
- 2- Suitable Temperatures for Cattleyas. ...
- 3- Watering Catts. ...
- 4- Give Your Orchid Water in the Air – Humidity. ...
- 5- Feeding Your Cattleya – Fertilizer. ...
- 6- Air Movement to Prevent Disease.
How do you prune cattleya orchids?
Where do I cut my Cattleya after it blooms?
- Locate the bud sheath. Have a look at the photo above. ...
- Look carefully! ...
- Find the spot where the bud sheath meets the stem. ...
- Position your cut as close as possible to the base of the leaf.
- Make the cut through the sheath and spike.
- Examine your plant for more old sheaths.
What is the best way to care for orchids?
Here are the main requirements for proper orchid care
- Most orchids require water once a week. ...
- Position your orchid in a bright windowsill facing east or west.
- Weekly feeding with a fertilizer designed for orchids.
- Repotting in fresh orchid mix when your orchid stops blooming.
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