What type of soil is best for cultivating Cattleya orchids
The following is an introduction to the best soil for growing Cattleya orchids and the soil mixing methods for green plants and flowers for netizens. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Cattleya orchids are quite popular as spring flowers, but due to their nature as scientific orchids, they have a poor tendency to rebloom, so many people cultivate Cattleya orchids as disposable ornamental flowers.
However, even though reblooming is difficult, it is still possible with good care. A fellow orchid grower, zhuyan1980, has had his Cattleya orchids rebloom for the third year, and they are getting better each year. They bloomed a bit late this year, but the flowers are bigger than before.
How does this orchid grower manage to get his Cattleya orchids to rebloom every year?
1. After blooming, when the roots fill the pot, you can cut the roots in half and transfer them to a larger pot.
2. In the summer, it must be placed outdoors, but not in direct sunlight. It is usually placed near the wall on the roof.
3. The planting soil must be well-draining and breathable orchid soil, and watering should not be too frequent.
4. Fertilize appropriately, providing ample nutrients during the growing process.
Even so, many people still can't get their orchids to bloom. Why not choose some easy-to-grow orchids that bloom easily and are suitable for indoor cultivation? For instance, the black orchid not only has a fragrant bloom but also has deep green leaves, which are very beautiful.
The introduction above about the best soil for cultivating Cattleya orchids and the related explanation of the soil mixing methods hope to bring a little help to your life!