How to Care for Cattleya Orchid
The editor will share with you the knowledge of caring for Cattleya orchids and the special tips for growing them. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Cattleya orchid is a succulent plant with leaves similar to cacti. Its flowers have bright colors and high aesthetic value. Cattleya orchids are usually propagated by cutting, requiring loose and well-draining soil, with an emphasis on not using too much nitrogen fertilizer to avoid inhibiting flowering. The following is a detailed introduction to the cutting method and key points of caring for Cattleya orchids.
Ⅰ. Cutting Method
1. Choose a healthy stem from the mother plant, cut it as a cutting for propagation, which is generally 6-8CM long. After cutting, let it dry for 2 days, and then it can be planted once the cut end is dry.
2. Take a flower pot and fill it with fertile, loose, and well-draining soil. Insert the cuttings, which have been dried for 2 days, into the soil with a depth of 3CM. Then spray a small amount of water and place it in a place with diffused light. It can take root after a month, and flower buds can appear after 2-3 years.
Ⅱ. Key Points of Care
1. When watering Cattleya orchids, water thoroughly each time, avoiding waterlogging, as积水 can easily cause the roots to rot.
2. Use a dilute liquid fertilizer, but the soil should not be too wet, so do not apply too much liquid fertilizer at once. Also, avoid using too much nitrogen fertilizer, as excessive nitrogen can prevent flowering.
3. Cattleya orchids do not have good upright growth, so a stake should be set up when the plant reaches 20-30CM to help it grow upright.
4. Cattleya orchids enjoy sunlight and will not bloom if placed in a too dark location. Therefore, except for the summer, it can be placed in the sun during other seasons.
5. It is good to change the soil for the plant every spring. If the plant grows dense, a larger pot should be used, and the old roots should be cut to ensure sufficient nutrition supply for the plant, allowing it to grow better.
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