Catasetum Orchids: Why, When & How to Repot

To understand how to better water a Catasetum orchid, you'll need to understand how it grows in nature. Catasetums are NOT found in tropical and subtropical rainforest, like most of the store-bought Phalaenopsis orchids we see in the supermarkets.
They are cultivated in hot, humid, lowland areas of plains and valleys all across the south of North America, Latin America, and the Northern/Central part of South America (from Mexico to South of Argentina), southern part of Africa, and Asia.
These areas all have in common hot, humid environments with plenty of rain during the summer, and a period of no rain, where the winters are dry and a tad bit cooler.
Some of my videos don't have a corresponding article and this is one of them. The closest you'll find to this video content in writing is this article: orchideria.com... and with that, you'll have a global understanding of what happens and why I repotted like I did.
On Orchideria.com, you can find more in-depth guides and all the access to our information, tutorials, guides, and much more... all for free!
Image Credit: In all my videos, I do the editing, filming, script and images myself, but since I only had 2 Catasetum Orchids in bloom at the time of this video, I added 7 other pictures which I want to give full credit to:
(1) "File:A and B Larsen orchids - Catasetum tenebrosum 1006-19.jpg" by Arne and Bent Larsen, Haarby, Denmark is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5; (2) "File:A and B Larsen orchids - Catasetum saccatum 515-22.jpg" by Arne and Bent Larsen, Haarby, Denmark is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5; (3) "File:A and B Larsen orchids - Catasetum tenebrosum female Dscn3259.jpg" by Arne and Bent Larsen, Haarby, Denmark is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5; "Catasetum napoense (Orchidaceae) - male raceme" by Dr. Alexey Yakovlev is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0; (4)"Catasetum napoense (Orchidaceae) - male raceme" by Dr. Alexey Yakovlev is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0; (5) "Extraordinary Orchid - Catasetum Millie's Frilly Dragon" by Geoff J Mckay is licensed under CC BY 2.0; (6) "Catasetum Orchidglade 'Davie Ranches'AM/AOS_02" by scott361 is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 and (7)"Catasetum napoense (Orchidaceae) - male flower" by Dr. Alexey Yakovlev is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. They are not in order of appearance.
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[@ultimate_o5672]

Thank you Amanda. I watched this video multiple times just to properly understand informations delivered. Really enjoyed it too...

[@Orchideria]

Hi B_ahasan rosly, Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@BrandonMeeker-qw2of]

I bought my first three cata and I'm so excited 🌺❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️🌺

[@sqirrilums93]

Super informative, I didn't know what their natural habitat was like so now their care requirements make so much more sense!

[@Orchideria]

Hi Sqirrilums93, I'm glad the video helped.

[@lindasilva6762]

GREAT job on roots. Do I cut dead flowers? How to report into.bark?

[@TrishaWK]

Thank you. I have two Catasetum and finally learned how to report them which is coming up soon.!!!!!!

[@ceeteemcdee9680]

Wow, this is some good info! Hubby bought a black orchid for me a couple of years ago. . I'm in repotting mode and am glad I took the time to do some research, as I definitely don't want to lose this one. She hasn't bloomed for me yet, but I'm in the middle of rethinking everything as far as my whole collection goes, so this is very helpful, thank you!

[@ThuyTran-wo9wm]

Clear and easy to follow. Well done

[@Orchideria]

Thanks

[@ivetm2523]

Thank you for this video. I have bought 3 Catasetums few months ago, without any experience. After I’ve seen your video I decided to choose different pots for them next year 🙂 BTW your Catasetums are really beautiful 😍

[@Orchideria]

Hi Iveta! Thank you! :)

[@waynelemarble2913]

Awesome and very informative video. I just bought one and knew NOTHING about how to care for it.

[@ivander1511]

How much did you buy it for? And how is it doing now?

[@marthaliriano4208]

I did like very much the way you explain about catas orchid

[@aylastone5932]

Very clear explanation. I like it.

[@bettapalfish9057]

Enjoyed your video very much. You always have great advice.

[@Orchideria]

Hi BettaPal, Thank you! :)

[@drstargazer87]

Thank you for your help in the repotting and trimming of the roots. I have a question. I bought an orchid actually it’s two and one pot but they’re not actually in the pot. They’re in a little plastic containers that sit in the pot and not all the water is draining out of that clear plastic container, so my question is if they’re in flower, should I leave them alone until the flowers drop off to repot it and if I do repot it do I use the orchid mulch? I know it was lengthy but I do thank you for your time.

[@314pie177]

Thank you!!! I love this video ❤❤❤

[@Orchideria]

I'm glad it helped

[@loribadgero1035]

This is really great information! Thank you!!😊❤🪴👍💯

[@1jsolano]

Hi @orchideria. I just want to say I love your video. I tried this method but I made a few mistakes and stunted the growth of my catasetum. I’m going to try it again with another catasetum and hopefully the stunted one survives it’s dormancy since it didn’t plump up enough.

[@Orchideria]

Thank you. I'm glad the video helped. 😀

[@diositahumana]

Thank you. Very informative video. I am new to catasetums. But I have learned so much already. Hopefully I get to bloom this witch craft.

[@Orchideria]

Once you understand their lifestyle, caring for them gets easier.

[@parthamukherjee6537]

Beautiful I just take a knowledge of catacitam care and think about it, Thank🙏

[@Orchideria]

Hi Partha, Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it. 🙏

[@aylastone5932]

Do u video care for Phalaenopsis schilleriana 'silver leaf' ?

[@laceygallant1868]

Great Video!

[@Orchideria]

Hi Lacey, Thank you! I appreciate it. Glad it helped.

[@paulakreinberg1448]

Very good

[@Valyrian_GP]

🤣 Rewind… me after watching how to water Catasetum. As always I love how you explain and elaborate in more practical ways. My Cata is growing it’s new 2 pseudobulbs. Can’t wait for the blooms ❤️.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Jimmy, Thank you for watching both of those videos. :) Catasetums are one of my favorites.

[@dianabonilla6361]

So wonderful. I will try this.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Diana, Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it 🙏

[@orchidanu]

Love your videos. Thanks for the great tips. I am buying my first catasetum.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Orchid Anu, Thank you!

[@sharonblackledge9938]

Love your videos great help

[@dottiebaldwin253]

Thank you, I am already angsting in January when mine are happily sleeping.

[@Saijai143]

Hello, How long does it take to start seeing the roots? Also do you spray water the sphagnum moss when it dries out or just wait until we see roots? I repotted mine a few weeks ago and still don't see any roots. But the moss is dry now. 🙏

[@josettemoore654]

Please release some NEW posts. I like how you discuss topics, you’re never boring.

[@lyndapknox3481]

Thank you for the great info on the catasetum I just purchased one my tips were yellow 😞 I’m new to orchids… I had 6 phals they all died🥲. I’m nervous about taking care of this one

[@Orchideria]

Hi Lynda, I found Catasetum easier than Phals. I tend to overwater, so when it comes to these, if you respect the dormancy cycle, they are quite easy. You'll love them.

[@Unkn0wn1133]

On the new growth, the very tips of the leaves are goimg dry, it only has tiny root nubs though right now. Does that mean too much sun or not enough humidity? My humidity is only 20-30%

[@YnseSchaap]

I got mine from a friend and they looked like something a dog would leave behind 😉 I thought it were Dendrobium canes. Thank you for the video, it's the one species I have and still don't understand yet

[@Orchideria]

Hi Ynse, That's hilarious because it's so true . 😂 😃 Thank you for watching my video and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it.

[@YnseSchaap]

@@Orchideria 😁

[@susansemenick4017]

I already began watering but didn’t remove the dead roots… can I still remove the old roots?

[@giamrob2003]

Wondabah!! Thanks for sharing......

[@Orchideria]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@sajeevimahanaga1168]

Hi Amanda can you please do a video of cattleya they’re my number one orchids I’m growing them okay ✅ but I’m sure you have more knowledge to share Thank you Lots of love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@Orchideria]

Hi Sajeevi, Absolutely! I'll add that to my list of videos to make. Thanks for the suggestion. :)

[@sajeevimahanaga1168]

Thank you very much ,I like to see and learn more from you please keep doing what you doing beautiful video’s I love this 🥰. This😘 for 🐈

[@Orchideria]

Hi Sajeevi, Thank you so much for your support and for the comments. I appreciate it 🙏

[@CatNip379]

5:38❤😂❤

[@huynhcindy512]

Good tips for repot catasetum, thank you. Ps… I am a hairdresser but I will not whack people’s hair off 😃

[@Orchideria]

Hi Cindy, I hadn't even thought of how my comment would come across to a hairdresser. Thanks for pointing that out, and for watching the video. I appreciate it.

[@takemyjobpleeez]

I never had much luck with catasetum. I do have great luck with Galeandra, which is strange, because they have a growth cycle simular to catasetum (they are in catasetinae). Anyway, I'm having another go with catasetum. I just ordered a ctsm. macroglossum, so we'll see what happens. Thanks for this advice. I feel encouraged.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Steve, I'm sure you'll have success. The tricky part is getting information. Once you have that, Catasetums are great! Thanks for watching my video and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.

[@kellykittinger5969]

I killed a catasetum expansum and it broke my heart. The description of its scent is what made me want to buy it. But it lived for awhile. I think I overwatered it and may have used the wrong moss. So I'm going to try again. The video explains a lot. Hopefully second times a charm. How's yours growing now? Did you end up getting another ?