Is it wise to cut off old wrinkled Cattleya leaves?

[billie]

Originally Posted by Lagoon

Great post Ross!

Cindy, as for the misting, I personally don't mist as I see NO benefit that comes from it. Unless of course you have orchids in terrariums.

Catts do like to dry out inbetween waterings, the questions is .... How long between the waterings is your plant dried out?
Do you use a BBQ wooden skewer as a guide?
At what strengh are you using the fertilizers?
While we're here, LOL, what kinda media do you have this 'chid in?

I think you plant is just being kept drier then it would like to be - fertilizers will only add to the damage.

whats the bbq skewers for? Billie

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[Eyebabe]

Cattleyas like a full wet/dry cycle with watering and I have read that the higher the frequency of giving the plant this cycle the better it will thrive.

I would not cut bad looking leaves off of a cattleya plant as the plant is likely still using them.

I agree that your fertilizer is a bit strong and I would back off maybe using 1/4 strength every other watering.

Do you know anything about your water quality?

Good luck!