How to tend a Cattleya hybrida

Also known as: Cattleya itatiayae Porto, Cattleya picta auct., Cattleya picta Anon.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Put in places with scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Brazil
Category
Orchidaceae, Cattleya
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period year around
Flower colors
white, yellow, orange red, dark red, purple red and or in mixture
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