Growing Cattleya, Bulbophyllum, and Aranda: Media, Water, Light, and Propagation

Cattleya

Coarse bark mix with perlite/charcoal, clay pot, tight fit, rhizome clips. Water heavily in growth, dry in rest. Repot at new growth. 60–85°F.

Net pot in sphagnum moss, hanging for air movement. Daily watering okay. Semi-shade, increase light gradually.

Hanging basket, little/no media, daily watering, weak fertilizer each watering. Semi-shade, increase light for flowering.

Divide: 3–4 pseudobulbs + 1 new growth from parent.

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