How to care for Cattleya orchid盆景
The editor introduces how to care for Cattleya orchid盆景 and the planting methods and maintenance knowledge of Cattleya orchids, as well as detailed information below.
There are many varieties of Cattleya orchids, and their flowers resemble small round balls, hanging down in a semi-circle shape, which is very beautiful. It is a very good climbing plant with a relatively fast growth rate. It belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family, similar to the succulent plants we know. However, many orchid enthusiasts still cannot grow them well. So, how should one pot Cattleya orchids at home and get them to bloom?
The first point in caring for Cattleya orchids is that the pot does not need to be too large, and the soil must be well-ventilated. It is recommended that you use 5~7 parts granular material, and the other 3 or 5 parts with nutritious soil, such as peat soil or decomposed leaf soil. The granules can be made of coal slag, large-particle river sand, and perlite or volcanic rock. The planting environment must ensure good ventilation. To make Cattleya orchids bloom, a very important point is to give them reasonable sunlight exposure. They love light and can be exposed to plenty of sunlight during the spring, autumn, and winter. In summer, 50%~70% of the sunlight should be blocked to ensure normal growth and blooming.
How to water it? If the soil has good ventilation, the watering principle is to let the potting soil dry out completely and then water it thoroughly promptly. Since it has many branches and vines, severe water deficiency will cause the entire plant to wilt. Ensuring the potting soil is completely dry and watering thoroughly promptly will not easily damage the roots and can ensure normal growth.
Let's also talk about how to fertilize it. If your Cattleya orchid plant is large and you want it to bloom, it is very simple. Under the premise of sunlight exposure, choose a fertilizer with a high content of phosphorus and potassium elements, without lacking other elements. Fertilize it 2~3 times a month with a concentration of about 1:1000. You can use "Flower多多 No.2" directly and sprinkle some multi-element slow-release fertilizer on the surface of the potting soil, once every half year. This will ensure that while it grows, it also produces vines, and every leaf will necessarily produce flower buds. Also, do not cut off the old flower stems, as they can bloom again.
Its blooming period is also very long. With proper care, it does not bloom in winter, but it blooms most vigorously in spring and autumn, and it can also bloom sparsely in summer. By following the methods described by Xiaoqi for maintenance, watering, and sunlight exposure, as long as the operations are correct, it will grow well and bloom. If you can't grow it well, it is likely due to one point not being done properly.
Have you understood the detailed introduction of how to care for Cattleya orchid盆景 and the planting methods and maintenance of Cattleya orchids provided above?