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What To Understand About Cattleya Orchids

By Sandra Jackson


These are one of the most flowering plants that are used for decorations around the homestead. Crossbreeding between them produces varieties of flower colors. They are pale yellow both their stems and leaves. They might produce flowers according to varying day lengths though many are known to produce flowers twice a year. Below are things one should know concerning Cattleya orchids.

The right temperature conditions and light. The degree of temperatures and light in the growing environment of these plants affect their growth so much. They also affect their degree of flowering. The light exposure should be adequate and well regulated to avoid burning their leaves. Also, the light should be enough to keep their pale color yellow rather than dark green. The temperature ranges should be within 65 to 85.

Watering periods. The interval of watering should not be too far or too close. Depending on humidity, these intervals should vary. In humid environments, the watering should be done on a few periods per time to allow dryness between ranges. On less humid, these intervals should be closer. The dryness is important to observe to ensure pests and fungal infections are eliminated. This is why clay pot containers are advisable for their growing.

The process of putting fertilizers. The fertilizer available range from types but the best should be used to promote blooming growth. There is a specific process of applying these fertilizers, and each must be observed to ensure the right results are obtained. The compost is supposed to be put during watering periods. The flushing with clear water is done between the periods of application. The used fertilizer is supposed to be diluted.

Periods of flowering. The flowering frequency tends to vary depending on the environmental changes experienced in their growing environment. Temperature ranges, light exposure to them are some of those biotic factors affecting their growth and flowering. The periods of day length also affect this process. These factors too are essential to eliminate the chances of fungal infections.

The re-potting process. These plants after a while, they are supposed to be reported to ensure proper growth. After a given long period, their roots tend to grow and fill the container in which they are potted in. Therefore, a reporting process is required. Another container is brought where the plant is divided into three, and the three different portions are potted in different containers.

Fungal diseases and pests. Pests are not a common phenomenon for these plants. Different infections may be experienced according to the care taken on these plants. If they are kept clogged for long periods then, the fungal disease can be a problem to them.

Blooming and pruning processes. These two are very dependent on each other. The blooming process is important to ensure success in the life cycle of the plant. These two are dependent on each other and may tend to vary. The pruning should be done to promote reblooming.




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