Cattleya Snow White Orchid – Blooming Size - 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.

💚 Care Instructions

• Humidity: Maintain a moderate to high humidity level, ideally between 50% and 80%. You can use a humidity tray with pebbles and water or a room humidifier to achieve this. Good air circulation is vital to prevent fungal diseases.
• Temperature: The ideal range is 70–85°F (21–29°C) during the day and a drop to around 55–65°F (13–18°C) at night. This day/night temperature 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, while south or west-facing windows should use sheer curtains to diffuse the intense midday sun. Medium green leaves indicate ideal light conditions; dark green leaves mean too little light, and 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, and ensure the pot has good drainage. Water more frequently in summer and less in winter.

📏 Size & Dimensions

• Pot Size: 3.5 inch

🌍 Origin

Cattleya orchids are native to the tropical and subtropical canopies of Central and South America, thriving in warm, humid environments.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How often should I water my Cattleya Snow White orchid?
A: Allow the potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings. Water thoroughly with room-temperature water about once a week, adjusting frequency based on season (more in summer, less in winter).

Q: What are the ideal light conditions for a Cattleya Snow White?
A: Provide bright, indirect light. An east-facing window is ideal. For south or west-facing windows, use sheer curtains to diffuse intense midday sun. Look for medium green leaves as an indicator of ideal light.

Q: What type of potting medium is best for this orchid?
A: 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.