Do cattleya orchids need sun?
Light and Shade Cattleyas need abundant though not intense light in order to grow and flower well. About 2,000 – 3,000 foot-candles is satisfactory, and as with many orchids, the early morning sun is very important. Grow Lights are the best artificial light you can provide for Cattleyas.
How do you care for a Cattleya?
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.
Why is my Cattleya not flowering?
If Cattleyas don’t re-bloom, it’s generally a light level issue. They are not a low light plant and need to be grown in a south, southeast or southwest window. Too much sunlight can burn the leaves, but make sure your leaves look yellow.
What is the difference between Cattleya and phalaenopsis?
Cattleyas respond to photoperiod (changing day/night length), hence many bloom once a year while many hybrids may bloom about any time of the year whenever they mature new lead. Phalaenopsis respond to slight drop in temperature as a que to bloom, but will not like it too cool.
How long do Cattleya orchid flowers last?
Cattleyas generally bloom once a year and the blooms last for anywhere from one to three weeks.
How long do Cattleya flowers last?
How much sun does a cattleya need?
To grow well and to flower consistently, cattleyas require a good amount of light, preferably in the range from 2,000 to 3,000 foot-candles (about 65-70% shade), although they will tolerate a great deal more light if it is accompanied by sufficient humidity and air movement to keep the leaf-temperature down.
How do you tell if a cattleya is going to bloom?
A Cattleya will not bloom on old pseudobulbs yet those pseudobulbs will provide strength for the plant. In the seasonal bloom cycle of a Cattleya we are looking for the emergence and growth of new pseudobulbs, bloom sheaths to appear from the top of the pseudobulb, and blooms to appear from the sheath.
How do you get a cattleya orchid to bloom?
Is Cattleya easy to grow?
Most Cattleyas and their relatives are easy to grow. With reasonable care, they can be grown anywhere in the world.
How do I tell if my orchid is male or female?
When they bloom the large waxy flowers will be either male or female. The male flowers are typically showier and are produced at lower light than required for female flowers. If the flower is bumped the pollen is literally ejected into the air.
Where can I find Cattleya intermedia in Brazil?
Cattleya intermedia is a coastal species whose range extends from Rio de Janeiro south to Brazil’s border with Uruguay and into that country. Plants from Rio de Janeiro can be found growing on low scrub at Cabo Frio with some plants appearing to grow from the sandy beachheads.
How big does a Cattleya intermedia orchid get?
But the main attraction of Cattleya intermedia is the variety of this single species. The typical flower is pale lavender-pink with a lip that has a rich fuchsia midlobe. Natural spread is on average about 3-½ (9cm) and flowers are generally quite flat. Petals and sepals can be narrow but choice examples have a fuller, rounder form.
When is the best time to repot Cattleya intermedia?
The best time to repot C. intermedia is when there is a cluster of half-inch or less root tips at the base of the newest pseudoblubs. This usually occurs a month or so after flowering. Although some root activity can be present at any time during the year it is best to pot only when vigorous.
Are there different species of Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook?
While the World Checklist of Selected Plants accepts only Cattleya intermedia Graham ex Hook., there are countless varieties of this species both published and invented by collectors as horticultural varieties.