Cattleya Hybride

Feed Cattleya Hybride : In autumn orchids don’t need to be fertilized too often; let’s act every 30-40 days, using a specific fertilizer.

continental : Let's grow the the Cattleya Hybride where it can enjoy as many hours as possible of direct sunlight.
During the autumnal months the the Cattleya Hybride can’t stand the cold; it can tolerate temperatures a few degrees below zero without any problems.

alpine : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct sunrays.
These plants can bear short freezing without problems; when the minimum temperatures are below -5°C, we suggest covering the the Cattleya Hybride with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : Locate the the in a sunny place, where it can receive direct solar rays for at least a few hours a day.
These plants can stand without problems harsh climates, with minimum temperatures a few degrees below zero, therefore they can be grown in the garden.

continental : Water regularly, every 1-2 weeks with 1-2 glasses of water, wetting the ground deeply, but waiting for the substratum to dry completely between an irrigation and another one; avoid stagnant water.

alpine : When the ground is thoroughly dry, we should water regularly but without exceeding, usually using 0-1 glasses of water. Keeping the dampness of the ground under control let’s water every 2-3 weeks.

mediterranean : The Cattleya Hybride doesn’t request too much watering; we should act with 2-3 glasses of water only when the soil is very dry, every 0-1 weeks, avoiding immoderation.

Adversity Cattleya Hybride : Usually it’s not necessary to use insecticides during autumn; occasionally we can treat our plants with an anticoccidiosis, if we notice the presence of cochineals on the inferior part of the leaves.

Cattleya spicata - Orchidee Cattleya