Cattleya CS-032 Orchid Plant - Fragrant Blooms

Discover the magnificent Cattleya CS-032 Orchid, often celebrated as the "Queen of Orchids" for its stunning, fragrant, and long-lasting blooms. This live plant, provided by Jiffy Plants, arrives in a secure package, ready to thrive in your home or garden.

Plant Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Cattleya sp. (CS-032)
• Plant Height: Typically 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 Inches)
• Pot Size: Net pot included for easy transplantation
• Foliage: Upright, waxy, medium olive-green leaves
• Bloom: Large, often fragrant, captivating flowers

Cattleya Care Guide:

• Light: Requires bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun, especially in hot climates. An east or west-facing window is ideal.
• Temperature: Thrives in warm-to-intermediate conditions (21-27 degrees Celsius day, 12.8-18 degrees Celsius night) with a crucial day-night temperature drop to encourage blooming.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (50-80%) with excellent air circulation to prevent disease.
• Watering: Allow the coarse potting medium to dry out almost completely between waterings. Overwatering is more detrimental than underwatering.
• Substrate: Use a well-draining, airy mix of fir bark, coconut husk chips, charcoal, and perlite.
• Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years, or when the medium breaks down, ideally when new root growth emerges.
• Fertilization: "Feed weakly, weekly" during active growth with a balanced orchid fertilizer, reducing frequency in cooler periods.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How often should I water my Cattleya orchid?
A: Water thoroughly only when the potting medium has dried out almost completely, typically once or twice a week during active growth.

Q: What kind of light does a Cattleya orchid need?
A: Bright, indirect light is crucial for blooming, such as an east or west-facing window, protected from intense midday sun.