Cattleya growing needs? (n00b alert!)

[trinityoaks]

Originally Posted by flexdc

Trinity, I don't think your orchids should be buried in the moss. I would take the moss out or if you want moss, make sure it is on the root level. The leaves should not be submerged in the moss.

The moss is just between the inner and outer pots, and on top of the bark. The roots are in bark. Are you saying I should remove the moss from the top, or remove it completely?

If your summer temp is in the 90s put your Cattleyas in the shade or let them have morning and late afternoon sun.

The temps don't hit the 90s until mid-afternoon. On the back porch they would get morning sun until about 11:00 or 11:30 am (temps in low to mid-80s with 55-60% relative humidity at that point), and then would be in shade the rest of the day. Do you think that's still too much?