Cattleya Orchids are typically those sorts of orchids which have been the most magnificent and unique in all and are generally preferred for corsages.

Within the habitat there are about fifty species of Cattleya .Right from the Central America, thriving over the Amazon region to the south of South america. Its various unique plants and also the tendency of those plants growing in big colonies indicates they’ve already been intensely over-collected and the existing status of numerous cattleya orchids is certainly endangered.

Those cattleya orchids develop powerful ‘pseudobulbs’ topped with more than one leathery leaves. On a yearly basis a dormant bud at the base develops in a completely new shoot, which thickens to produce the current year’s pseudobulb. All of the cattleya flowers arise from the tip of the present year’s growth and are available within a range of shades from white as well as pink to green and also purple. Some basically flower double yearly.

Hybrids

Hybrids are actually carefully bred over the years and many of which are super easy to grow as well as simple to bloom. More than forty additional a genus that has been bred in to Cattleyas and notably including Sophronitis has been used to introduce scarlet and Brassovola for the frilly lip.

Temperature and Humidity

The minimum night temperatures of 10 -15 C that will depend on the plants’ origin but the growth in the summer time is fast at temperatures around twenty six C. In case of a humid atmosphere propelled by a fan is beneficial.

Light

In the green-houses, the standard optimum is 50% of the full sunshine or 2000-3000 foot candle lights. In case there is warm weather always shade adequately to ensure that the leaves are cool to touch. In case you will be raising in the house constantly give a bright condition but not strong sun light which may be done behind fabric curtain from April to September. It may also develop into great conservatory flowers as long as summer shade and very good air movements can be given.

Watering and Fertilising

From March to September the potting mix should never be allowed to dry out completely. Always water two times every week and try to fertilise fortnightly using a advised orchid fertiliser. From October to February, no fertiliser is needed, but always waters the plants if the potting mix looks dry out. It will always be better to underwater as the plants can easily remain neglect more than over watering!