How do you care for a Cattleya orchid?

Cattleyas prefer to dry out between waterings, and should not be watered more than once a week. If the orchid’s potting medium still seems damp, wait another day. Water more regularly when the orchid flowers or is about to flower. A clay pot will help pull water away from the roots and prevent fungus.

What colors do Cattleya orchid come in?

Cattleya Orchid – Cattleya spp.

  • Common Name: Cattleya Orchid.
  • Botanical Name: Cattleya spp., KAT-lee-a.
  • Decorative Life: 4-5 days as corsage.
  • Flower Color: Orange, Purple, White, Yellow.
  • Availability: Year Round.

How often does a Cattleya orchid bloom?

Each year a Cattleya orchid will grow one or more new pseudobulbs from which the bloom for that season will come. A Cattleya will not bloom on old pseudobulbs yet those pseudobulbs will provide strength for the plant.

Can Cattleyas be grown indoors?

Cattleyas store water in their thick leaves and pseudobulbs, making them more tolerant of dry soil than wet. Humidity: Moderate to high, preferably 50-70% relative humidity. Raise the humidity if it drops below 50%. Use a humidity tray or room humidifier to increase the moisture in the air.

Is Cattleya an indoor plant?

They make lovely houseplants, but they can also live outside year-round in tropical climates and during the warmer months in areas that experience frost. The key to growing them successfully is providing the right amount of light, maintaining the proper temperature and humidity, and watering and feeding adequately.

Can cattleyas be grown indoors?

How often do you water a cattleya orchid?

once a week to ten days
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.