How to Take Care of Catasetums: Basic Culture Requirements + Tips and Tricks on How to Grow Them

This video is all about how to grow catasetums. I'll give some basic care information as well as some things I have learned along the way. These orchids are so rewarding to grow and I hope you'll enjoy the video!
Music:
"Picnic on the Roof" by The Whole Other
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Growing Environment
Orange County, Southern California (USA)
Zone 10B: Subtropical/Hot-semi arid climate - hot, dry summers / mild winters with low to moderate rainfall
Average Summer Outdoor Temperatures: 63-83F
Average Winter Outdoor Temperatures: 48-70F
Average Rainfall: 13 inches/year
Indoor Temperatures: 65-85F
Indoor Humidity 40-60%
East/West facing windows
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THINGS I USE:
- Self-watering pots: amzn.to/2Fl5lAm
- Sphagnum Moss: amzn.to/2FlqZVx
- Seedling Bark: amzn.to/2FjH8dH
- MSU Fertilizer for Well Water: amzn.to/2RfKTne
- Nutricote Slow Release Fertilizer: amzn.to/33kwQlI
- Seaweed Supplement: amzn.to/3ikIdR0
- Silica Supplement: amzn.to/2GLYS21
- Miticide for Spider Mites: amzn.to/2FlAIuO
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#orchids #howto #catasetums #orchidcare

[@ultimate_o5672]

Thank you for sharing this useful infos. It remind me to watch the humidity closely during the hot days.

[@scottgordon1781]

Cool, thanks .

[@AttainableGreen]

You’re welcome 😁

[@danieljheelan5256]

New with catasetum. Thanks.

[@annathey2222]

Thank you for the good information along with specific photos of the various stages of growth.

[@AttainableGreen]

Sure! It can be tough to figure out how to growing catasetums...but photos and videos make it a bit easier 😊

[@annavoeggia816]

Very helpful information and tips! Thank you for making this video. 🙂

[@AttainableGreen]

Sure, my pleasure! 😊

[@Ian-pf2pw]

I didn’t know about low humidity being more inviting to spidermites thank you for the tip 🌱

[@AttainableGreen]

No problem! Hope it helps you and saves you from learning from experience 🤣

[@andredumas9547]

Hi, very interesting video about catasetums, I have 2 catasetum tenebrosum and I find them interesting, I will purchase more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it is appreciated.

[@AttainableGreen]

Glad you enjoyed the content! Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@juliatonge4830]

Another helpful video thanks

[@AttainableGreen]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@maggiecaceres5376]

Thank you !! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AttainableGreen]

You betcha! I am here to be helpful 😄

[@treesepiphytes]

Great video 👍

[@AttainableGreen]

Thanks for the compliment! Means a lot to know you like it 😄

[@asnahorchid]

good tutorial thank for sharing here

[@AttainableGreen]

Thanks! Glad you like it 😊

[@rothschildianum]

Thank you for showing your problems with catasetum so that we do not to experience ourselves.

[@AttainableGreen]

Sure no problem! I take each problem as an opportunity to learn and get better at growing these plants 😁

[@NinjaOrchids]

Catasetum 🤩 great video ... great information 🌸

[@AttainableGreen]

Thanks Nina! It’s always nice to hear from you 😄

[@marco9575]

Thank you ❤️

[@AttainableGreen]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marco9575]

@@AttainableGreen I've bought my first Catasetum on Tuesday, and it's not in his best shape... So videos like yours are just gold

[@AttainableGreen]

@@marco9575 Good luck with your first catasetum and hope it will pull through for you! Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@marco9575]

@@AttainableGreen thank you! Keep on, your work is amazing, I will share with friends!

[@brendajernigan7642]

Thank you for sharing info. I see one of the photos shows it potted in LECA. How do they do in LECA as they need lots of water?

[@AttainableGreen]

The ones in LECA are in self- watering containers so I refill it when it’s empty

[@junefiorito3691]

Please give me how to grow them in leca! Thank you!

[@AttainableGreen]

I just put the plants in LECA right when they come out of dormancy so the new roots adjust to the new media. I take care of them the same way I do for all my catasetums. If you have something specific question about growing in LECA, let me know! 😁

[@anirbanmukherjee7598]

I am new to catasetum. Have bought 3 seedlings. All of them are just bulbs about 1 inch in height. Cant decide on the watering. Kindly advice on the frequency and quantity of watering nd fertilizing.

[@AttainableGreen]

If they are only bulbs without any leaves, then they are dormant and don't need watering. If they have leaves and are actively growing, then they will need a constant supply of water and nutrients.

[@junefiorito3691]

Could you please tell me if a slotted plastic inner pot helps/does not help with planting Catasetums? Thank you!

[@AttainableGreen]

If you live in a very humid environment and you need the pot to dry out, a slotted pot can help. Otherwise, it’s not necessary for catasetums since they drink a lot during their growing season and need all the moisture they can get to grow as large as possible in a few months

[@1pediatrics]

Mine did not flower this year. Any thoughts?

[@AttainableGreen]

There could be several reasons. Not mature enough, not enough light, or not enough nutrients.

[@beulahmcfarlane7855]

Hi. I live in the Caribbean and my catasetum has a new growth. Should I continue watering it?

[@AttainableGreen]

If you stopped watering already in dormancy, wait for the new growth to have roots 3-5” long before watering. If you are still watering and no dormancy, just continue as you normally would.

[@beulahmcfarlane7855]

@@AttainableGreen Thank you