Alan Koch: Cattleyas 365, 24/7 June 18 2020

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Originally Posted by Roberta

The approach I use is very similar...in a clay pot I put down a layer of rocks (small gravel). Then a very thin layer of sphag, just to hold back the next layer which is a small layer of potting soil, and then finish it off with another layer of gravel. They grow quite well for me.

My bigger problem with the rupis is that they tend to stay too wet in winter because they're outside and get rained on and watered. (I may try moving them to another spot next winter)

Very interesting! Sounds like a good idea!