Cattleya Orchids

Among the numerous kinds and genus of orchid flowers we find the specimen which is named the "Queen of Orchids". Its specific name is Cattleya.



Another very deserved appellative that Cattleya has gained is "corsage orchid". This is so, because the elegance and beauty of this most delicate orchid flower makes the most suitable element for elegant floral ornamentation, including corsages and flower arrangements.



Now, if we decide to grow our orchids at home, Cattleya orchids are a good alternative for us to bear in mind. Indeed, despite their frail aspect, it is not so difficult to grow our Cattleya orchids in our garden or even indoors if we implement a little care and attention.



Firstly, we should know that Cattleya orchids are epiphytic plants. That means that the roots of the orchid do not grow under the soil (which is the characteristic for terrestrial orchids) but they use to cling to a bark of a tree and stay visible, thus "breathing" the air – just like us.



For those who are thinking of growing orchids at home, it will be an interesting piece of news to know that one of cattleyas main features is that they use to display fragrant blooms. Another characteristic that will surely interest orchid hobbyists is the common color of cattleyas. We can see cattleyas available in a vast range colors, but the most usual are orange, pink and, especially, white.



There are some rules of thumb that we should follow in order to have our cattleya orchid healthy. To list them all is beyond the object of this writing. However, we can say that the road map for cattleya orchid growers is very similar to that about other orchid kinds, with some minor variations. In this regard, we can say that a good tip is that, before watering your cattleya orchid, you should make sure that the orchid media is totally dry. That will help your orchid to thrive in an ambiance resembling the one in its natural home ground, with alternate dry and wet periods. Cattleyas do not usually require much watering: once or twice every week uses to be adequate.



To summarize, Cattleya or the "Queen of Orchids" is an extremely refined and beautiful orchid flower that we can cultivate in a proper way if we emply the due tending and attention it deserves. This way we will enjoy the beauty of their colored blossoming and fragrance inside our own home or in our garden, and our orchid plant will be happy and healthy.



You may be interested in visiting Jordi’s site to get more tips and tricks to grow your Cattleya orchid. Visit also http://cattleya-dendrobium-paphiopedilum.com .