mardi 2 janvier 2018

General Information About Cattleya Orchids

By Sandra Jackson


These are one of the most flowering plants that are used for decorations around the homestead. Crossbreeding between them produces varieties of flower colors. They are pale yellow both their stems and leaves. They might produce flowers according to varying day lengths though many are known to produce flowers twice a year. Below are things one 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.

Fertilizer application. Although this is not very important, fertilizer application is advised for good and healthy growth. There are different fertilizers available, but the best is important for the promotion of bloom and growth. The fertilizer to be applied need to be as dilute as possible. It should also be applied on the periods of watering. Flushing is done with clear water between the application of fertilizer.

The process of flowering. Most of these plants are known to flower twice per year but depending on. Other factors, this can vary. The day length leads to variation in light and temperature leading to change in flowering. Once they finish the flowering process for that particular year, the older stems and leaves are the ones charged with the responsibility of providing the energy for the flowering of the following year.

Reporting is important too. You need to report the plants on a regular basis to avoid the large roots from getting out of the pot. This is necessary to regenerate the plant and to prevent it from dying. A plant is supposed to be removed from the pot, and the root system is used to divide the plant. The plant is to be divided into not less than three times where the different parts are to be reported in separate 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.

Pruning and reblooming. The process of pruning is to be observed to make sure the plant is brought back to the normal condition to promote growth. It is also essential that the pruning is occasionally done as it determines reblooming.




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