C. gigas , dowiana , hardyana.
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My 20+ plants of C. dowiana , C. warscewiczii (C. gigas) and C. hardyana flower regularly every year , and the flowers get more breathtaking every year ... sooo , perhaps my regimen is not that bad ??
I use NUTRICOTE 18-6-8 , and I place a tea spoon flat-full near any new shoots when they are developing their (new) roots. The nutrients get released when water is being sprayed onto the compost.
My compost is broken charcoal , enriched with some organic stuff , in perforated plastic pot , hanging.
These Cattleya plants require a fresh breeze at (all) times and their roots must NOT be kept wet at all times !!
Temperature :: 28° / 18° (Degrees Celsius).
I do not divide these plants , they grow-grow-grow and the pots get perpetually bigger. (smile)
Hybrid Mode
