Yellow Cattleya, also known as golden edge orchid, is praised as a gem among orchids for its bright golden flowers that are as round as pearls. With the growing demand for indoor green plants, Yellow Cattleya has attracted widespread attention due to its unique ornamental value. This article will introduce the cultivation methods of Yellow Cattleya in detail to help you easily maintain it and let your Yellow Cattleya burst into golden beauty.
Choosing and Planting of Yellow Cattleya1. Choosing
When choosing Yellow Cattleya, select strong-growing plants that are free from diseases and pests with green leaves. Also, pay attention to the color and shape of the flowers, choosing those that are golden yellow and plump.
2. Planting
Yellow Cattleya is suitable for growing in loose, well-drained soil. Before planting, disinfect the soil first, then mix leaf mold soil, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1. Plant the orchid in the pot, making sure not to bury it too deep to avoid affecting root growth.
Watering and Fertilizing of Yellow Cattleya1. Watering
Yellow Cattleya prefers a moist environment but dislikes waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid积水. In high summer temperatures, you can increase the watering frequency; in winter, when temperatures are low, reduce the watering frequency.
2. Fertilizing
During the vigorous growth period, fertilize Yellow Cattleya once a month with a compound fertilizer. Before the blooming period, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote flower growth. When fertilizing, pay attention to the concentration of the fertilizer to avoid root burn.
Light and Temperature of Yellow Cattleya1. Light
Yellow Cattleya prefers scattered light and should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. When growing indoors, place the orchid near a window, but avoid direct sunlight.
2. Temperature
The suitable growth temperature for Yellow Cattleya is between 15-30°C. The indoor temperature in winter should not be lower than 5°C to prevent the orchid from freezing.
Disease and Pest Control of Yellow Cattleya1. Disease
Yellow Cattleya is susceptible to diseases such as leaf spot and anthracnose. When a disease is found, promptly remove the affected leaves and spray with a 75% methylthiophanate wettable powder solution diluted 800 times.
2. Pest
Yellow Cattleya is easily troubled by pests such as spider mites and scale insects. When pests are found, spray with a 40% omethoate emulsion diluted 1000 times,喷洒 every 7-10 days, for a total of 2-3 times.
Propagation of Yellow CattleyaYellow Cattleya can be propagated through division, cutting, and seeding.
1. Division
Divide a strong-growing Yellow Cattleya from the mother plant and plant it separately.
2. Cutting
Select a vigorous stem section and insert it into disinfected sandy soil, keeping the soil moist. Once roots have formed, plant it separately.
3. Seeding
Sow Yellow Cattleya seeds in disinfected sandy soil, keep the soil moist, and once the seeds have germinated, plant them separately.
The cultivation of Yellow Cattleya is not complicated. As long as you master the key points of watering, fertilizing, lighting, temperature, and disease and pest control, you can make your orchid burst into golden beauty. I hope this article is helpful to you and wish you success in cultivation!