Cattleya Orchid
Cattleya spp. · Orchidaceae
Fragrant orchid with large showy blooms.
Orchids · Indoor Plants · Tropical Plants · Pet Friendly Plants · Flowers
Updated on 2026-07-17
Overview
Cattleya is famous for large fragrant blooms, historically used in debutante corsages.
How to grow it
Snug pot, coarse bark, seasonal dry rest.
Watering
Generous soak followed by full drying.
Light
Very bright, morning sun.
Soil
Coarse orchid bark.
Fertilizing
Orchid fertilizer every 15 days.
Pruning
Remove dead pseudobulbs after flowering.
Repotting
Every 2–3 years after flowering.