Sunday, December 31, 2017

General Information About Cattleya Orchids

By Sandra Jackson


These plants are known for their ability of flowering. They produce beautifully colored flowers on different periods of the year. Although, their flowering may be associated with different factors such as day length. The light and temperature are the major factors that determine the flowering ability of this kind of plants. The below article represents some of the general information that a person should know concerning Cattleya orchids.

Adequate light and temperature. These two conditions are important for the growth and blooming of this kind of plants. The light exposure should be sufficient to provide enough lighting to promote their pale yellow color. This is the healthy color appearance of the plants. The light also should not be excess to avoid damaging and burning the leaves. The temperatures should be at minimum degrees of 55 during the day. It should range from 65 to 85 and a night temperature of above 60.

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.

The process of planning and reblooming. These two are very dependent on each other. To promote blooming, the right pruning should be done. One should make sure that after a given period, pruning is done to re-energize the plant.




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