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How to Grow and Care for Cattleya Orchids.

Flowering time varies between Cattleya species.

This article covers care, species, propagation, potting, common pests, flowering, common problems, frequently asked questions, and general information about Cattleya orchids.

Cattleya orchids, sometimes known as crown-flower orchids or queen orchids, are characterized by their large, fragrant flowers, which come in a wide variety of shapes and colors.

Common names: Cattleya orchids, crown-flower orchids, queen orchids.

Scientific name: Cattleya spp.

Family: Orchidaceae; Plant Type: Evergreen; Size at maturity: 3-24 inches tall and 3-24 inches wide; Sun Exposure: Partial; Soil Type: Well-drained; Soil pH: Acidic; Blooming Season: Spring, Fall; Flower Color: White, Akhdar, Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple; Hardiness Zones: 10-12 (USDA); Native to: Central America, South America.

Cattleya Orchid Care: Cattleya orchids are easy to care for, and even beginners can successfully get them to bloom.

Here are the basic care requirements for growing Cattleya orchids: Choose a location that receives bright, indirect light, preferably an east- or west-facing window.

Use a potting mix specifically formulated for orchids.

Water the plant regularly when the soil is completely dry.

Keep the humidity around the orchid between 40 and 70 percent.

Light: Cattleya orchids need bright, indirect light for optimal growth.

Direct sunlight should be avoided during the middle of the day, and a light curtain can be used to filter the light.

Soil: Cattleya orchids prefer a potting mix specifically formulated for orchids, including bark and other materials like perlite and garden charcoal.

Watering: Cattleya orchids require moderate watering and should not be kept in constantly wet soil to avoid root rot.

Temperature and Humidity: Cattleya orchids prefer daytime temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

They also need humidity between 40 and 70 percent.

Fertilizing: A 1/4 strength orchid fertilizer can be used weekly.

Cattleya Orchid Varieties: C.

labiata: Produces large, showy flowers in shades of pink and purple.

C.

iricolor: Fragrant flowers with narrow petals in pale yellow or creamy white.

C.

mossiae: Known as the Easter orchid. C. percivaliana: Known as the Christmas orchid.

Overview

How to grow and care for Cattleya orchids

author

M. Sami Al-Ali

Section

PLANTS

Keywords

Life 2, Order 2

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