Orchid Cattleya
Orchid Basic Care?
I have purchased many orchids plants and killed them. After more than 3 dozens or so (I lost count) in 5 years, I finally was able to get 2 of my orchids still alive, it’s been more than 6 months. One is oncidium, the other is dendrobium. I’ve been placing them in the bathroom window above the shower after the blooms fell. The oncidium has spiked again (yipee). The dendrobium looks okay, but I cut off the flower stems after the blooms fell months ago. Is this okay? I’m also purchasing several other orchids (1 vanda, 1 phal, 1 cymbidium and 1 cattleya). Can any of them be planted outside? Also, any tips on how to cut off the stems after blooms for each species are appreciated. For fertilizing, I read that I should fertilize every 10 days to 2 weeks. How long do I have to do this and when? Is it all year long? Is the fertilizing method the same for all orchid species? When’s blooming season for each species? What type of orchid media should I use? Thank you much for the tips.
Each type has its own special needs, but there are a number of general rules for orchids. Usually potted orchids are placed on a pebble tray. Place this tray on a windowsill which is close to a heater. Protect the plant from strong direct sunlight. Houseplant orchids cannot tolerate hot, stuffy conditions so good ventilation is required even in winter. The plant can be taken outdoors on warm, sunny days. Indoors avoid cold draughts. Feed during the summer months.Orchids like to be pot-bound, but after a few years repotting is necessary. Use a special orchid soil mix. Keep the soil moist, reduce watering in winter. With cattleya, miltonia and ocidium let surface dry between waterings. Use warm, soft water- rainwater.Several orchids have a resting phase, usually in the fall. Some plants respond to feeding during the growing season. Consult a nurseryman regarding fertilizing, since each variety has its own need. Plants can be killed by over-feeding.Generally orchids like a day temperature of about 70 deg. F in the summer, 60 deg. F ind winter and a drop at night of 10 deg. F. Cool nights are important.Orchids need 10 – 15 hours of light each day – in winter use artificial light.Vandas need plenty of light all year, but especially from November to February.Phalaenopsis require warmer growing conditions than most orchids. Bathroom and kitchen window good location. Soil mixture as for cattleyas. When cutting flowers, leave part of main stem so another set of flowers can develop from dormant buds. This variety is not easy to grow.
Orchid Care: Types of Orchids : Caring for Cattleya & Laelia Orchids
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Orchid Cattleya hunabu Surprise ‘Chie’ 1 plant $0.99 |
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Prolific Cattleya skinneri Lavender Species Orchid $5.00 |
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Hand made Designer Artist Pillow Orchid Laelia Cattleya $59.99 |
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Cattleya pumila orchid chomolithograph ca 1870s $6.28 |
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Slc. Circle Of Life ‘Isabelle’ Cattleya Orchid Division $20.00 |
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Orchid Cattleya — Cattleya Hardyana $24.00 |
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Orchid species — Cattleya gaskelliana coerulea $19.50 |
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Orchid species — Cattleya jenmanii coerulea $13.50 |
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Orchid species — Cattleya warneri coerulea $14.50 |
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Cattleya Orchid on Table ~ Tatouage $25.99 |
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Orchid Cattleya aclandiae ‘Dark Leopard’ IN BLOOM RARE $0.99 |
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Cattleya forbesii var alba Orchids specie (very-rare) $9.00 |
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EO E GreatConcolor Cattleya Orchid Fragrant PortsOfPara $9.99 |
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EOE NEW Yellow NBS 2Lead Cattleya Orchid AndeanTreasure $9.99 |
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EOE NEW NBS 2Lead Cattleya Orchid Joe-RayeHolmes $9.99 |
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EOE NEW NBS 2Lead Cattleya Orchid Bryce Canyon-Bonanza $9.99 |
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Cattleya orchid T-4425 Blc. Iger’s Sweet Revenge $2.00 |
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Blc Shinfong Luohya Cattleya IN SPIKE / BUD Orchid $24.99 |
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Blc Shinfong Luohya Cattleya IN SPIKE / BUD Orchid $24.99 |
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Postcard Flowers Hybrid Cattleya Orchid $1.75 |
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Orchid. Cattleya. Lc. Longriver Compton “Golden Star” $19.00 |
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Orchid. Cattleya. Rlc. Chinese Beauty ‘Orchid Queen’ $19.00 |
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FRAMED Heade Cattleya Orchid and Hummingbird CANVAS ART $90.98 |
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2pc Cattleya Dendrobium Orchid Miniature Flower Barbie $7.99 |
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Cattleya orchid T-4407 Lc. Bonanza Queen ‘Panamint’ AM $2.00 |
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Cattleya orchid T-4120 Epc. Siam Jade ‘AVO’ $2.00 |
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ORCHID 040 CATTLEYA KEY LARGO $14.99 |
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cattleya orchid ) T-4650 Lc. Marcia Foster ‘Bob Sanker’ $0.99 |
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cattleya orchid ) T-4492 Lc. Tristar Bouquet ‘Hawaii’. $0.49 |
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cattleya orchid ) T-4068 Blc. Ronald’s Canyon ‘Koko H $2.00 |
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cattleya orchid ) ) T-4486 Blc. Arom Gold ‘MU’ $1.49 |
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Orchid Plant Cattleya deckerii (patnii) Species Div. $19.00 |
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Orchid Plant Cattleya deckerii (patnii) Species Div. $19.00 |
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Compact RED Cattleya Orchid Plant – FRAGRANT Flowers ! $4.00 |
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Near MINI Cattleya Orchid Plant – Peach SPLASH Blooms ! $4.50 |
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Cattleya maxima Showy Lavender Species Orchid Plant $5.00 |
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Cattleya Mossiae species orchid plant blooming size BS $16.95 |
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Cattleya lueddemanniana x lued. alba Orchid Plant $14.75 |
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Pot. Susan Fender AM/AOS Cattleya orchid, LARGE $19.99 |
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Blc. Chance the Chance Cattleya orchid, 7+ GROWTHS $19.99 |
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Cattleya aurantiaca species Orchid Plant in sheath $13.22 |
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Cattleya aclandiae orchid species, 5+ GROWTHS, FRAGRANT $18.99 |
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Compact Cattleya Orchid Plant – Spotted GREEN Blooms !! $5.00 |
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Compact FRAGRANT Splash Petal Cattleya ORCHID Plant -EZ $4.00 |
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Orchid: Cattleya: Lctna. Happy Face ‘H&R’ $10.95 |
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Orchid: Cattleya: Blc. Richard’s Bonanza $10.95 |
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Orchid: Cattleya: Blc. Golden Tang $9.95 |
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Very FRAGRANT Cattleya Orchid Plant – Waxy GRAPE Blooms $4.00 |
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Cattleya Laelia tenebrosa Showy species Orchid Plant $9.00 |
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Cattleya aurantiaca orchid species 5+ GROWTHS, ORANGE $12.99 |
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Hummingbird & Cattleya Orchid Night Lamp By Ibis & Orchid Design $20.95 Ibis & Orchid Night Lamp – Inspired by “The Flowers of Light” collection, hand painted, botanically inspired Night Lamps are cast in Bonded Marble and produce a vivid design and warm glowing light for your home or patio. What a beautiful gift for you or a loved one. The detail and artwork is outstanding as is always expected from an Ibis and Orchid. A beautifully sculpted Design art piece. Lamp is… |
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Cattleya Orchid Bare Root Plants – Grower’s Choice (Set of 3) $21.00 This offer is simply for three bare root cattleya orchid plants. They will come bare root, ready to be potted into 2½” – 3″ pots. We guarantee to send three different seedlings. They will be Grower’s Choice – meaning our orchid growers will |
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Cattleya harrisoniana ‘Volcano Queen’ AM/AOS LIMIT ONE $35.00 An excellent form of this species, the stems on these plants will have four or more rosy-lavender blooms with cream colored lips. These will flower for you mid-summer and have bifoliate growths. Only recently awarded in 2007, this We offer these blooming size plants |
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7 ORCHID FLOWER HAIR CLIP XLG – MADE IN HAWAII $7.50 Perfect complement to your Hawaiian sarong or dress…. |
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Cattleya Orchid Night Light $13.88 Our extensive collection of nightlights are truly inspired by nature, beautifully sculpted, cast in bonded marble, and expertly hand painted to provide a lasting accessory for your home or a wonderful gift. Each light is nicely gift boxed, complete with bulb and approximately 3″ x 6″. UL Listed…. |
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The Classic Cattleyas $14.55 In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as “orchid.” In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail… |
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Elizabeth Taylor ‘Sparkling White Diamonds’ Women’s 1.7-oz. EDT Spray $18.54 Women’s floral fragrance has top notes of lilac and citrusElizabeth Taylor’s ‘Sparkling White Diamonds’ scent has middle notes of peach, jasmine, cattleya orchid, exotic spices and moreEau de toilette spray has amber base notes |
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Miniature Orchids $25.25 Another outstanding gardening book from Timber Press showcases some 300 “diminutive gems,” from dainty mini-catts (Cattleyas) to the dramatic (up close anyway) Dracula venefica. Frowine, who has tended orchid collections at botanical gardens from Hawai… |
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The Orchid $20.48 The Orchid : A Novel by Robert Grant Published in 2007 by Kessinger Publishing, LLC |
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Orchid In The Storm $10.93 Orchid In The Storm |
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Giorgio Beverly Hills Wings Eau De Toilette Spray 90ml/3oz $33.5 Opens with the ginger lily green osmanthus passion flower gardenia The soft marigold blue rose cattleya orchid follow A luxurious fusion of shaffali jasmine heliotrope woods amber & musk Recommended for daytime wear |
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