You have a beautiful orchid .
. I love the contrast of orange against the green foliage!
I found this brief info with the picture .. I hope it will help ..
(From short term personal experience, my catts love strong light .. my Apple Blossom scents strong and longer after a day in the sun .. 4 or 5 hours .. I have only had them outside one day so I can't tell you over the long haul how they will hold up but I have read that they like their light Bright! They have pseudobulbs, which is that bulge in the stem above the base of the plant. This is a water reservior. You can let your catt go just about dry until you have to water again. At least wait until the top inch of medium has dried out before watering. It's good to keep a record also .. and in time get an idea of your patterns of maintainence.
It's all a matter of trail and error and observation..
Great Health to your new chid!
CATTLEYAS
Cattleyas are one of the most showiest and most rewarding to grow. Related Genera as follows:
A Blc is Brassavola X Cattleya X Laelia, known as a Brassolaeliocattleya
A Slc is Cattleya X Laelia X Sophronitis, known as Sophrolaeliocattleya
A Epc is Epidendrum X Cattleya, know as Epicattleya
Origin: Central and South America, and the Carribean region
Flower: Varies depending on species or variety
Position:Place in a very bright position all year round but protect from direct sunlight. An east or west facing window is ideal. Light requirements 1500-2000 foot-candles bright filtered light with no direct sun. Leaves should be light green in color, stiff and leathery in texture.
Temperature: Cattleyas prefer a warm environment with day temperatures 85-90F. During summer and vegetative period warm (up to 25oC/77oF) and airy. During winter most species and hybrids make do with 18oC/64oF during the daytime and 14oC/57oF (55-60F) at night.
Humidity: High - mist the leaves daily
Feeding: Every 2 weeks during plant growth period with a orchid fertilizer
Watering: According to demand during summer, only enough to stop the roots and bulbs drying out during winter Use soft lukewarm water (rainwater is ideal and contains less salts than tap water).
Re-potting: see re-potting
Propagation: From division of bulbs preferably when re-potting (in spring). Use a sharp knife to divide the plant ensuring that each new plant possesses at least3-5 bulbs with leaves. The resulting pieces will only regenerate if they have their leaves, and the bulbs only if they are fat and green.
Pests & diseases: Fairly rare due to the tough pseudo-bulbs and leathery leaves. The main enemy is scale insects, but also watch out for ants that may be attracted to the sticky secretions.
Tips: To ensure that your Cattleya flowers annually you will need to stand the plant in a cooler position and reduce watering as soon as the shoot has matured. If you keep the cattleya too warm it will produce lots of shoots and form only leaves.
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