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| Origin
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Cattleya’s are also known as corsage orchids. The flowers
can grow quite large, as high as 20 centimeters. They are often
fragrant. The only disadvantage is that the flowers only bloom
for 2 - 3 weeks. Moisture is very important for Cattleya's.
They are epiphytes which means that in addition to psuedo- bulbs
, they also have big roots which try to climb out of their pots.
These roots should be misted regularly.
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| Care
of the Cattleya |
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Cattleya’s
need a lot of light, at least a half day exposure and if the
climate permits, they can remain outside in the summer in half
sun and half shade. In between waterings the Cattleya’s
can become practically dehydrated. Their day time temperature
should be between 21- 32 degrees Celsius and at night 16 - 24
degrees.
Cattleya’s like to be transplanted to a bigger pot every
two years. Use fine bark (potting-soil) if the orchid has small
leaves and larger bark if the orchid has bigger leaves.
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