Orchid Cattleya Mossiae

Orchid cattleya mossiae

The Cattleya Mossiae was declared the National Flower of Venezuela on May 23rd, 1951 by the president of that time, German Flamerich. It is also known as the Flower of May because since the XIX century it was used to decorate the Feast of the Crosses as a rite of celebration of the invention of the Holy Cross.

Can cattleyas be grown indoors?

Indoors, the best place for a Cattleya is near an east facing window, or by a south or west facing window with a sheer curtain to diffuse the light. Cattleyas like night temperatures of 60-64° F, and day temperatures of 70-80° F.

Is the Cattleya orchid rare?

This beautiful orchid is not only beautiful, but is endangered in the wild because of habitat destruction and environmental degradation.

Is Cattleya easy to grow?

Most Cattleyas and their relatives are easy to grow. With reasonable care, they can be grown anywhere in the world.

How many times do cattleyas bloom?

Cattleyas have the flowering characteristic where by they only bloom on their newest leaf growth or pseudobulb. This process occurs at the same time each year and is individual to the plant. For example, a cattleya that blooms in July this year will bloom again each July forever.

What is Puerto Rico's main flower?

Flor de Maga's flower is the “national” flower of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

What time of year do cattleyas bloom?

The Cattleya is often in bloom for Mother's Day in the spring but many bloom in the fall as well. As the pseudobulbs on our Cattleya mature we begin to look for the bloom sheath that emerges from where the leaf meets the top of the pseudobulb. The sheath will cover the developing bloom as it matures.

Do cattleya orchids like to be misted?

Misting is not necessary for the Cattleya Orchid as its roots can absorb as much moisture as they require from the soil.

Do orchids need deep or wide pots?

Most orchids do prefer shallower squat pots, as their roots don't like all the moisture retained in deep pots and they just don't need the depth anyway as their roots spread out, not down.

What is the hardest orchid to take care of?

Answer. Habenarias have been promoted as being among the most difficult orchids to grow.

Do cattleya orchids smell?

Cattleyas have fragrances that either revive you or make you swoon; they are complex fragrances (many layers) that range from citrus to beautiful floral. Oncidiums have fragrances that make you hungry; they range from chocolate and vanilla to tropical punch.

How fast does Cattleya grow?

Cattleya orchids are generally long-lived plants and slow growers, taking roughly between four and seven years to mature. The best time to plant these orchids is once new growth appears after they're done flowering.

Do cattleya orchids like to be root bound?

STEP 1: Like most orchids, cattleyas prefer to be pot bound rather than overpotted. This is because they don't like their roots too wet. Only repot when the plant looks like it is about to fall over.

How hot can Cattleya tolerate?

Often homeowners will look at these exotics blooms and think that they need to be pampered and require intense tropical heat. The reality is that cattleyas will do well growing in daytime temperatures ranging from 65-80° F, preferring temperatures on the cooler side of this spectrum (low 70s).

What are the best pots for cattleya orchids?

The best potting container for Cattleya Alliance plants is clay orchid pots. The plastic pots are second choice and considerable cheaper. Water in plastic pots does not evaporate as fast as in clay pots, but if adjustments in watering frequency are made no problems will be encountered.

How do I get my Cattleya orchid to rebloom?

Re-blooming If Cattleyas don't re-bloom, it's generally a light level issue. They are not a low light plant and need to be grown in a south, southeast or southwest window. Too much sunlight can burn the leaves, but make sure your leaves look yellow.

How do I get my orchid to bloom constantly?

Follow these simple steps to help reblooming begin.

Continue to water your orchid with 3 ice cubes once a week.
Fertilize your orchid once or twice a month using a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength. ...
Help your orchids grow by providing plenty of indirect sunlight.
Put your orchid in a cooler spot at night.

Why has my orchid not bloomed in 2 years?

Overall, the most common reason that orchids fail to bloom is insufficient light. The Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum orchids are usually happy with the filtered light in a windowsill but many other varieties need more light than that.

What do Puerto Ricans call hibiscus?

The flower of the tree, known as Flor de Maga, is the official national flower of Puerto Rico. It is sometimes called a hibiscus in English, although it belongs to a different genus and species from the true hibiscus, and is more closely related to Cotton.