How to tend a Cattleya maxima

Also known as: Cattleya maxima var. aphlebia Rchb.f., Cattleya maxima var. backhousei Rchb.f., Cattleya maxima var. hrubyana L.Linden & Rodigas, Cattleya maxima var. marchettiana B.S.Williams, Cattleya maloriana Lind., Cattleya maxima f. aphlebia (Rchb.f.) Roeth, Epidendrum maximum (Lindl.) Rchb.f., Cattleya malouana Linden, Cattleya maxima f. alba (A.H.Kent) L.Becker, Cattleya maxima var. marchettiana B.S.Williams, Cattleya maxima subvar. alba A.H.Kent

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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