How to Care for Cattleya (Cattleya Orchid)

Korean name: 카틀레야

Cattleya is an orchid known for its large and showy flowers. It has thick, glossy leaves and sturdy roots, making it suitable primarily for indoor cultivation. It requires bright indirect light and moderate humidity.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Central and South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: success, beauty
• Traits: orchid, showy flowers, indoor plant, medium difficulty
• Also known as: Cattleya Orchid, Corsage Orchid

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining orchid potting mix.
• Humidity: 60-80% humidity is ideal.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted orchid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Cattleya?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Cattleya?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining orchid potting mix..

Is Cattleya safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Cattleya good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: 60-80% humidity is ideal.. Fertilise Apply diluted orchid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season..