How to care for Cattleya

1. Preparation of potting soil

It can be prepared with perlite, peat soil, moss, etc., which can meet the growth needs and is very suitable for vigorous growth plants. You can change the pot every 1-2 years to maintain a long-term supply of nutrients and prevent the plant from being too poor.

2. Astigmatism environment

It likes to grow in a diffuse light environment, where it can get enough light to grow but not too strong. If the light is too strong, the leaves will turn yellow. If the light is too weak, the branches and leaves will grow too long. Block out half of the light in spring, summer and autumn. In winter, there is no need to block out the light and the plants can be exposed to some light.

3. Apply fertilizer

It likes fertilizer, and you can apply more nitrogen fertilizer during the seedling stage to help its growth. Afterwards, during the period of vigorous growth, apply regularly to ensure growth.

4. Apply moisture

It is not drought-resistant and is suitable for growing in a humid environment. The humidity in the air should also be guaranteed, especially during the growing season, the soil in the pot should be kept moist. In spring, summer and autumn, the plant should be watered once every 2-3 days. In winter, it is in a semi-dormant stage. Control the amount of water and do not allow water to accumulate in the pot to prevent root rot. It can be changed to watering once every 7 days.