How to care for Cattleya orchids? This internationally renowned orchid is gorgeous and varied

Cattleya is a plant that relatively prefers to stay in a humid environment, and its flowers are very beautiful. Quite a few flower enthusiasts grow it, so how should we properly care for this famous flower? First, to care for a Cattleya, we should meet the following conditions:

1. Temperature

Cattleya has relatively high temperature requirements. The most suitable temperature for its growth should be around 25°C. We need to pay special attention to temperature control for Cattleya in winter. Once the temperature falls below 10°C, it can easily cause the Cattleya to enter a dormant state, so in winter we generally need to keep its temperature above 12°C, and it is best to move it indoors for care. In summer, once the temperature exceeds 36°C, we also need to find a relatively shady spot for it.

2. Watering level

Cattleya also has relatively high water needs. Especially in summer, we must keep the potting soil of the Cattleya in a moist state, so as to avoid death caused by drought. But also remember never to water too much, to prevent root rot in the Cattleya's root system. When the Cattleya is in its growth period, we must keep it well supplied with water, and at suitable times we can also spray water on the Cattleya's leaves.

3. Light conditions

Cattleya likes to stay in shady places. Once the usual light is too intense, it can easily cause its leaves to be scorched, especially in summer, when the sunlight is too fierce and can easily injure the Cattleya's leaves. Moreover, if the Cattleya's leaves are injured, it can easily attract pests and diseases. In fact, except in winter, when there is no need to shade the Cattleya, in the other seasons you should find a shady spot for it to stay.

4. Direction of the flower pot

When growing Cattleya, we should pay attention to the placement direction of the Cattleya's flower pot and not change it at will. Since Cattleya cannot adapt well to light, if we keep changing the position of the flower pot so that it receives illumination from different directions, and also because Cattleya has a certain phototropism, it can easily cause the Cattleya's leaf stalks to shrivel, thereby making the leaves gradually turn yellow and black, leading to death.

5. Potting soil

For the potting soil used to grow Cattleya, generally after about one to two years we need to replace it once. Because during this period the Cattleya has already absorbed all the nutrients in the potting soil, at this time we should replace the potting soil once so that it can grow better.

6. Fertilizer

Cattleya has relatively low fertilizer needs, and when fertilizing we should pay attention to temperature limits. When the temperature exceeds 35°C or is below 15°C, the Cattleya is in a semi-dormant state at this time, and we should be careful to stop fertilizing. When fertilizing, be careful to use decomposed fertilizer.

Cattleya is a famous flower that is quite well known internationally, and wanting to grow it well is not a simple matter, so friends who want to grow a Cattleya must pay attention to these points mentioned by the editor. Of course, if you encounter any problems you cannot solve during the growing process, you can mention them in the comment section below so everyone can discuss them together.