dimanche 31 décembre 2017

Things You Should Know Concerning Cattleya Orchids

By Sandra Jackson


These plants are known for their ability of flowering. They produce beautifully colored flowers on different periods of the year. Although, their flowering may be associated with different factors such as day length. The light and temperature are the major factors that determine the flowering ability of this kind of plants. The below article represents some of the general information that a person should know concerning Cattleya orchids.

Adequate light and temperature. These two conditions are important for the growth and blooming of this kind of plants. The light exposure should be sufficient to provide enough lighting to promote their pale yellow color. This is the healthy color appearance of the plants. The light also should not be excess to avoid damaging and burning the leaves. The temperatures should be at minimum degrees of 55 during the day. It should range from 65 to 85 and a night temperature of above 60.

Watering periods. The interval of watering should not be too far or too close. Depending on humidity, these intervals should vary. In humid environments, the watering should be done on a few periods per time to allow dryness between ranges. On less humid, these intervals should be closer. The dryness is important to observe to ensure pests and fungal infections are eliminated. This is why clay pot containers are advisable for their growing.

Fertilizers are important too. One should ensure they provide nutrients for healthy growth and bloom through the application of fertilizer. The fertilizers used are supposed to have low levels of concentration. They are applied on periods of watering where flushing is done with clear water between fertilizer applications. There are different types of fertilizers, but many are known for the same purpose of promoting bloom.

Flowering periods. Many of these plants are known to flower twice per year. Different factors affect the flowering ability of these facilities. These include the light in which they are exposed to and the temperature ranges of both during the day and at night. The flowering ability is also known to occur according to variation in the day length. The old stems and leaves of the plants are responsible for providing energy for the next year flowering.

The reporting process. These plants are usually reported after a given period. This reporting is necessary to ensure the roots does not overgrow to the outside of the pot. The facility is divided into at least three parts using its root system. These different portions are planted into separate containers. This ensures the plant is rejuvenated and no death is observed. The reporting process is also necessary to ensure continuity.

Pests and fungal infections. They are known to be pest free. They may not be affected by pet if the right care is ensured for them. They are usually affected by fungal infection especially if the plant is suffering from wetness. The diseases of the roots too can infect them due to poor lighting and excess hydration.

Pruning and reblooming. The process of pruning is to be observed to make sure the plant is brought back to the normal condition to promote growth. It is also essential that the pruning is occasionally done as it determines reblooming.




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