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Jul 2, 2024 · Cattleya is considered a high-light orchid and requires about 2,000 to 3,000 foot-candles of light. LED artificial light can be used to supplement light for most orchids. Increase exposure gradually and be careful not to place the light too close and burn the plant.
2 days ago · 3. Plant the Orchid. Transplanting with Care. Proper planting techniques are crucial for ensuring that your Cattleya orchid establishes itself well in its new pot. How to Implement: Positioning: Place the orchid in the pot, spreading out the roots gently. Position the base of the plant so it sits level with the rim of the pot.
6 days ago · Cattleya orchids are quite popular. These orchids are known for their beautiful blooms and elegant look. The cattleya plant is available different colors, shapes and fragrances. It also offers a captivating allure that transcends aesthetics.
Jun 29, 2024 · Corsage orchids (Cattleya sp) Looking like they’re grown in a lolly shop, these showy, fragrant, frilly flowers are best known for the classic corsage or buttonhole bloom. As slow-growing epiphytes, you can grow these outside attached to trees in a warm, sheltered position with bright, indirect sunlight, or mounted on a board.
Jul 3, 2024 · When to Repot an Orchid with Air Roots. Orchids with a monopodial habit, grow up instead of increasing in size at the base. As a result, they seldom need to be repotted in larger pots. A good example of an orchid of this type is the Phaleanopsis.
6 days ago · Epidendroideae (Orchid) Synonym: Cattleya gaskelliana var. mosca, Cattleya labiata var. gaskelliana. Distribution: Trinidad to Venezuela. Habitat: Coastal mountain valleys; 700-1000m. Life form: Epiphytic. Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): May to October; peaks in July to September.
Jul 12, 2024 · Plant size: 14-20" x 6-10" (36-51 x 15-25 cm) Description: At one point one of the most important orchids to the commercial horticulture industry, Cattleya mossiae first flowered in the collection of the English orchid enthusiast Mrs. Moss in 1836.
