| In the wild many Cattleya alliance orchids grow on trees in tropical-ish regions meaning their roots get soaked during a rain then dry out. So we try to recreate this in a pot by coming up wiht a mix that is open and fresh, that we can drench but that will drain well so the roots don't sit in water.
I pot my Cattleyas and Laeliocattleyas in a mix of medium and large bark, charcoal (to keep it fresh) and medium perelite. I water them once a week on average (sometimes a little less in the winter if it is damp) and fertilize when in active growth.
Happy Growing!
-Kevin |