How to care for the Cattleya orchid?
Today's sharing: Detailed explanation on how to care for Cattleya orchids and related experience in pet feeding to avoid confusion, with specific introduction as follows:
This year's most popular flowers are the Cattleya orchid and the Phalaenopsis orchid. Having a pot or two of Phalaenopsis orchids or Cattleya orchids in a spacious living room not only makes the room vibrant but also brings joy to oneself and friends and family.
If properly cared for, fresh flowers worth hundreds or even thousands of yuan can still be lush and fragrant year after year.
(I) Care for the blooming Cattleya orchid
When selecting Cattleya orchids, choose those that are half open and half not open, as this will extend their blooming period.
Cattleya orchids should be placed in a cooler environment, with temperatures maintained between 10-20°C. At this temperature, the blooming period can last up to three months. Above 25°C, it will accelerate their blooming, affecting the time for appreciation.
Cattleya orchids require a lot of water during the blooming period, especially in environments with air conditioning or underfloor heating. It is essential to keep the soil moist. Regularly spray water on the leaves (do not spray on the flowers to avoid mold spots under unventilated conditions, which can affect the viewing experience), making the leaves greener, the flowers more vibrant, and the blooming period longer.
There is no need to fertilize during the blooming period, as the existing nutrients in the soil are sufficient to meet the needs of the entire flowering season.
(II) Care for Cattleya orchids after flowering
After the Cattleya orchid flowers, the flower stem should be cut from the root in a timely manner to prevent it from competing with the plant for nutrients and affecting its tillering.
If the pot of the Cattleya orchid is too small, it should be repotted immediately after flowering, and excessive old roots should be pruned to facilitate the growth and extension of new roots. If your Cattleya orchid pot is large but lightweight, you should be aware that there may be too much foam at the bottom of the pot. You need to replant, remove the excess foam, and add some new nutrient soil. This is beneficial for the robust growth of the plant.
Cattleya orchids require a semi-shaded and semi-sunny environment. In the spring when the sun is not strong, they can be placed on a sunny balcony and kept slightly moist.
During the high temperatures and strong sunlight of summer, Cattleya orchids should be placed in a shady area and water should be sprayed on the leaves regularly.
When the temperature drops below 15°C in late autumn, Cattleya orchids should be moved indoors. As long as the temperature does not drop below 10°C, they can safely overwinter.
Cattleya orchids should be fertilized with a compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and organic fertilizer every two months. Before the bud formation in autumn, spray a 1000-fold solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate once a month, which is more beneficial for producing more flower spikes.
With careful care, your Cattleya orchid will surely be vigorous and bloom again next year.
The above content on how to care for Cattleya orchids and detailed explanation to avoid confusion in maintenance, hope it is helpful to all the cat owners!