Cattleya with black spots

[dounoharm]

the trick is, to keep up the humidity around the plant without impeding the drainage and drying out of the roots! this seems at odds, but what I speak of is the roots...the roots need to be firmly potted in a very large and hard bark. I see you have moss on top of your media. this is a definite no no! the base of the plant and the roots, while they require a copious watering once a week or so, must be allowed to DRAIN FREELY! no moss or restriction of drainage. I also do not like seeing the pot sit on a saucer. the bottom of the pot needs AIR! so, sit the pot on GRAVEL in a large very large saucer. while you only need to water the roots once a week maybe longer, you can put water in the gravel every couple days, but do not let it touch the bottom of the pot! this allows for drainage, and humidity! are you thoroughly confused? excellent! enjoy growing!