Light
Provide very bright light, acclimating gradually to gentle direct sun. Shade hot midday sun; insufficient light can prevent flowering.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Cattleya Orchid
Cattleya hybrids
Orchids · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Cattleya orchids pair sturdy leaves and swollen pseudobulbs with large flowers and a ruffled lip. Flower colour and flowering time depend on the hybrid.
Why you’ll love it
- Large, sculptural flowers make an elegant indoor focal point.
- Pseudobulbs store moisture, supporting a wet-and-dry watering routine.
A space where it can thrive
A bright indoor windowsill with gentle air movement. Choose a hybrid suited to household temperatures; keep it away from cold glass and heating vents.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Water thoroughly as the bark approaches dryness, then drain completely. Check the medium rather than following a fixed weekly schedule.
Soil & drainage
Use an airy orchid bark mix with perlite or charcoal in a draining pot. Refresh deteriorating bark when new roots begin growing.
Fertilizer
During active growth, apply orchid fertilizer at one-quarter to one-half label strength. Flush regularly with plain water; stop feeding during a true rest.
Temperature
Many hybrids suit about 21–29°C days and 13–22°C nights. A modest night-time drop helps growth and flowering; confirm your hybrid's requirements.
Humidity
Moderate humidity with gentle ventilation suits many hybrids. Avoid stagnant, damp air around foliage or roots.
Through the seasons
In darker Vancouver winters, reassess light and water less when growth slows. Flowering and rest periods vary by hybrid.
When your plant needs help
- Dark green leaves with no flowers can indicate insufficient light.
- Soft roots or sour, decomposed bark suggest poor drainage; check roots and replace failing medium.
Pets & little ones
Pet safety for the particular hybrid has not been verified here. Keep plants and fertilizer away from chewing pets and children.
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Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.