Cattleya Hybride

Adversity Cattleya Hybride : It is advisable to grow orchids following the information suitable for each single type, this way usually prevents the growth of parasites. In case there is the presence of cochineal we can eliminate it by using mineral oil.

continental : These plants need rather frequent waterings in spring and summer, always allow the soil to dry out between two waterings. We can suspend waterings during cold months.

alpine : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.

mediterranean : Waterings shall be given by watering the soil deeply, but only when it is very dry, avoiding to leave plant roots in stagnating water. During the cold season we can suspend waterings.

continental : The Cattleya Hybride needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
We suggest to grow this plant in a sheltered place away from frost and wind, even though it can tolerate slight frosts without any problem.

alpine : The Cattleya Hybride prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
These plants do not tolerate excessive frosts; it is therefore suggested to grow them in a sheltered place away from the wind, for example close to the house; or cover the aerial part with a frost cloth in winter.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
They do not suffer from cold, and tolerate also temperatures close to -5°C; they are normally grown in the garden without any problem, or they are placed in a sheltered location away from the wind.

Feed Cattleya Hybride : Give a specific fertilizer to orchids, regularly from March to October; suspend fertilizings during a possible rest period and during bloom. Avoid to leave the roots soaked with the fertilizing solution too long.