Caring For Your Cattleya Orchid Properly

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Among the great amount of types and genus of orchid plants we find the specimen which is named the "Queen of Orchids". Its name is Cattleya.

Another deserved denomination that Cattleya has earned is "corsage orchid". This is so, because the elegance and beauty of this most delicate orchid flower makes the ideal component for elegant flower ornamentation, including bouquets and flower arrangements.

Now, if we determine to grow our orchids in our garden or even inside our home, we will probably believe that the proper care that such a fragile looking orchid requires would be very hard and unmanageable for us to provide. In fact, that"s a wrong idea. Indeed, with just some basic rules and, of course, a little attention, our Cattleya orchid will be well tended and will grow healthy and happy.

First and foremost, we should know that Cattleya orchids are epiphytic plants. That means that the roots of the plant do not grow under the soil (which is the characteristic of terrestrial orchids) but they cling to a bark of a tree and stay visible, thus "breathing" the air "" just like us.

For those who are thinking of growing orchids at home, it will be an important piece of information to know that one of cattleyas primary features is that they produce fragrant blooms. Another characteristic that will surely interest orchid hobbyists is the usual color of cattleya flowers. We see cattleyas available in a vast range colors, but the most usual are orange, pink and, particularly, white.

There are some rules that should be followed so that our cattleya orchid healthy. To list them all is beyond the object of this article. Nevertheless, we may say that the rules for cattleya orchid growers is very similar to that pertaining other orchid kinds, with some minor variations. In this regard, we can say that a good tip is that, before watering your cattleya, you should make sure that the orchid media is completely dry. That will help your cattleya to thrive in an ambiance similar to the one in its natural environment, with cyclical dry and wet periods. Cattleyas do not usually need much watering: once or twice a week uses to be enough.

To sum up, Cattleya or the "Queen of Orchids" is an extremely refined and beautiful orchid that we can farm in a right way if we apply the suitable tending and attention it is worthy. So we will enjoy the beauty of their colored blooming and scent in our own house or in our garden, and our orchid plant will be happy and healthy.

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You may be interested in visiting Jorge"s site to get more tips and tricks to grow your Cattleya orchid. Visit also http://cattleya-dendrobium-paphiopedilum.com .



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