How to grow Cattleya orchids to make them bloom
The following is an introduction to some knowledge about how to grow Cattleya orchids to make them bloom, as well as the planting methods and maintenance of Cattleya orchids.
Cattleya orchids are plants with high ornamental value. To grow Cattleya orchids, you need loose, fertile soil with good drainage. Cattleya orchids prefer a cool and shady environment, with the best ambient temperature between 15-28 degrees Celsius. Watering should be moderate, just wetting the soil around the plant, and never allowing waterlogging. Next, we will mainly introduce how to grow Cattleya orchids from aspects such as soil, light, watering, and fertilizing.
1. Soil
Only when the soil has good breathability, the roots of Cattleya orchids will not rot easily. Therefore, the soil for growing Cattleya orchids needs to have a high content of humus and good breathability, as such soil will be beneficial for the growth of Cattleya orchids.
2. Light
Cattleya orchids prefer diffused light and semi-shady environments. Especially in summer, it is necessary to prevent Cattleya orchids from being exposed to strong sunlight and try to place them in shaded areas. In spring and autumn, when the sunlight is not strong, you can take the Cattleya orchids outdoors for moderate sunlight, which is a prerequisite for their healthy growth.
3. Watering
In spring, water every 4-5 days, and if it rains a lot, you can extend the watering time appropriately; in summer, with strong sunlight, special attention should be paid to watering, watering frequently but less, with morning misting being the most suitable, and watering in the afternoon to avoid midday; in autumn, due to dry weather, water every 2-3 days; in winter, to prevent the roots from freezing after watering due to cold weather, watering should be done indoors, every 12-13 days.
4. Fertilizing
Fertilizing should be done every half month or so, using fertilizers such as decomposed cake fertilizer, soybean dregs water, or potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer. Fertilizing should follow the principle of applying less frequently, avoiding excessive application at once.
The above is the knowledge about how to grow Cattleya orchids to make them bloom and the experience of planting methods and maintenance of Cattleya orchids. I hope this article can be of some help to you!