CATTLEYA

Height: 

12" - 30"

Flowers: 

Flowers can last up to 10-21 days depending on conditions and variety. From one to clusters of ten or more flowers.

Temperature: 

Night 15 - 18 c 
Day 18 - 30 c

Watering: 

The plant is an epiphyte and its roots would normally be attaching it to a tree with other roots hanging loose, so it is of critical importance that it dries out between the waterings.

Humidity: 

Standing the plant on a pebble tray which is kept moist will create a micro climate around the plant, and assist with plant growth.

Feeding: 

Fertiliser at half strength with 3 waterings then water only the fourth time.

Abbreviations: 

C = Cattleya 
Lc = Laelia-Cattleya 
Blc = Brasso-Laelia-Cattleya 
Slc = Sophro-Laelia-Cattleya 
Pot = Potinara