Cattleya Orchid – Blooming Size Lc. Hiroshima Melody - Assam Orchids

🌺 Introducing the Cattleya Orchid

Add a touch of majestic beauty to your indoor space with the Cattleya Orchid, sourced from Assam Orchids. Renowned as the "Queen of Orchids," Cattleya is celebrated for its large, showy, and often fragrant blooms. With proper care, this premium plant brings vibrant tropical elegance and exotic charm to any home.

Discover the exquisite Cattleya Lc. Hiroshima Melody, a stunning orchid known for its beautiful blooms, now available in blooming size from Assam Orchids. Elevate your plant collection with this tropical gem.

💚 Care Instructions

• Humidity: Maintain a moderate to high humidity level, ideally between 50% and 80%. Use a humidity tray with pebbles and water or a room humidifier. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
• Temperature: Ideal range is 70–85°F (21–29°C) during the day and 55–65°F (13–18°C) at night. This day/night fluctuation helps initiate blooming.
• Potting Medium: Use a coarse, well-draining medium such as fir bark, charcoal, or coconut husk. Repot every two to three years or when the medium starts breaking down.
• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) every 2-4 weeks during active growth (spring and summer). Reduce feeding during the winter dormancy period.

☀️ Light & Water Needs

• Light: Provide bright, indirect light. An east-facing window is ideal; use sheer curtains for south or west-facing windows to diffuse intense midday sun. Medium green leaves indicate ideal light; dark green leaves mean too little light; red-tinged or yellow leaves indicate too much sun.
• Watering: Allow the potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot. Water thoroughly with room-temperature or lukewarm water about once a week, ensuring good drainage. Water more frequently in summer and less in winter.

📏 Size & Dimensions

• Pot size: 3.5 inch
• Plant Status: Blooming size

🌍 Origin

Cattleya orchids are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, typically found growing on trees (epiphytic) or rocks (lithophytic) in humid forest canopies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often should I water my Cattleya orchid?

A: Water thoroughly about once a week, allowing the potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings. Adjust frequency based on the season (more in summer, less in winter).

Q: What are the ideal light conditions for a Cattleya orchid?

A: Cattleya orchids thrive in bright, indirect light. An east-facing window is perfect, or use sheer curtains if placing in south or west-facing windows to prevent leaf burn.

Q: What potting medium is best for Cattleya orchids?

A: A coarse, well-draining medium such as fir bark, charcoal, or coconut husk is ideal to ensure proper root aeration and drainage.