How to Care for Cattleya Orchids - Watering, Repotting, Reblooming & more! Orchid Care for Beginners

[@MissOrchidGirl]

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[@morenacampanero8785]

many thanks

[@justjessica85]

I always liked her videos and some help. I joined an orchid society and people keep telling me she's often wrong. However, I can't tell who's wrong. I do stuff both say and my plants aren't dead...

[@morenacampanero8785]

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[@justjessica85]

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[@pamelal.5448]

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It's the AI and screwtube set it up so they don't get a law suit regarding positive patriots wanting our country back from the evil cabal. It's a fake thumbs down. just saying

[@CarrieJamrogowicz]

Still boosts her engagement, that’s why she says to do either one at the end.

[@keiradevantier7499]

I watched this 3 years ago out of idle curiosity, but have rewatched it today because I just bought a couple of these orchids. You should be so proud that your content is always relevant and informative Dani. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤

[@karinaj8046]

Omg SAME !!!

[@claudiaziegler4282]

I have used your videos as my single source of orchid information for years. Your descriptions, instructions, examples, and demeanor are exceptional. Thank you for helping us have these beautiful plants in our homes and patios!❤

[@patsfreund9164]

You are an INCREDIBLE presenter. (Would almost swear that you have been a teacher.) Your video is so easy to follow and extremely helpful to beginners. You reach your listener/viewer through your presentation style. RePotMe is fortunate to have you as a partner! Learned something new about cattleyas from this video. Thanks!

[@rhondaenright1999]

I agree. Danny ALWAYS says care tips are relevant to your specific climate and growing conditions! Shame on ANYONE that trashes another.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

Yes, I live in “the Pacific Northwest” of North America, very different from a Mediterranean island!!!

[@pattitoohey4824]

I have learned so much from Miss O over the years and so enjoy her updated methods and videos. In addition, I have referred so many people to her videos who now are confident orchid enthusiasts!

[@lauritan66]

Greetings from South Georgia USA. I live about 45 minutes from Okefenokee Swamp. We have hot Summers and lots of humidity. We also have a few really cold Winter nights at least every other year - coldest I remember is two nights in a row of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a great video and I have watched it several times. I just purchased three Better-Gro Cattleyas in 2” pots from our local Loews. They were only $10 USD each and the leaves look very healthy. They were really well-packed, completely encased in protective netting with wire hoop to keep them from getting damaged. These are my first Cattleyas. I am watching your helpful videos today, trying to decide on medium for reporting either medium bark or LECA. I am almost sure I have decided against sphagnum moss for this variety. I have some new 4.5” breathable slotted pots, I am hoping they are small enough since these are in 2” pots right now. Currently they also have a layer of green moss - my first time seeing this. Thank you so much for offering all the videos. Thanks to your helpful videos I’m really enjoying my new hobby! Laurie T

[@ashleighberryman9280]

I am becoming a true orchid grower thanks to you. Someone gave a me a mini Phal and now I can’t stop growing orchids. As soon as I repot my catlleyas I’m gonna go on the hunt for a Vanda!!!!

[@QueenReina-rx5vx]

Yes vandas are beautiful.. my mom was a collector of Vanda orchids....too bad she's gone but her Vanda orchids are still around...

[@lorettag237]

Best catleya video I've seen. Particularly like you showing an example orchid for visually seeing what you are explaining. Perfect !

[@blujuse42]

Great video as mentioned multiple times. Thanks. It Covid-19 times here in the states and orchid show are cancelled... So I'm having trouble finding cattleya around me. Do you have a grower/seller of cattleya here in the states that you can recommend?

[@robinstockdale9480]

Jerry Hemphill I have ordered online from ‘Orchids by Hausermann’ just outside of Chicago. Beautiful Cattleyas that were shipped with care and arrived in excellent condition. I plan on ordering from them again and again!

[@blujuse42]

Robin Stockdale Thanks I am checking them out.

[@redturquoisestorytimesoriginal]

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[@karenwilliams5432]

I love my orchids and I added a Cattleya to my orchid family about six months ago. I purchased it in full bloom and it was beautiful. I watched this video twice until I felt comfortable and was now sure that it needed to be re-potted. The steps provided were excellent and I know just what to look for as it begins to bloom again. I live in a very warm climate so I grow them on our lanai. Last year I purchased all new pots from ' Repotme' and all of my orchids now have new homes. Thank you for your help, education and great videos. Thank you.

[@hildewilkens3772]

I love that orange Cattleya just gorgeous. Very interesting care video - thank you Danni

[@tammysurratt3616]

Can you please tell us the variety of this beautiful orange cattleya orchid?

[@WesleyWalker007]

Perfect timing. Just bought 2 Cattleya’s and 6 beautiful Oncidium’s Thank you for all us beginners.

[@raulgutierrezconstante8119]

I got into orchids because I ran out of gardens ( mine and my mother's ) to work upon. I love your video series because they are something like: "orchids for dummies" that has made keeping orchids for me so simple. Now I'm going to need a bigger house !

[@nancycersonsky1170]

This is so thorough and informative. Thank you so much for putting this instructional video together. For someone new to orchid horticulture this is Really appreciated.

[@twistysunshine]

Super helpful! I really appreciate you starting with the differences between phaelenopsis and cattleyas bc I am Brand New to orchids and your channel is the first time I'm really learning about em

[@nataliyamalikova9783]

Your content is so amazing! I can’t thank you enough! You saved so many of my orchids 😊 thank you!!

[@sharonholmes4444]

I have four Cattleyas and want more. They are so beautiful! Thanks Danni!

[@ELI.C5VETTE]

Just the best orchids review, thanks for so much information.🙂

[@kdreamer603]

Amazing video!! I just happened to get my first Cattleya yesterday, yayyy, so this came in perfect timing. Thank you!! It's always a pleasure watching your videos.

[@rhondaenright1999]

I agree. Danny. ALWAYS says that all care suggestions vary according to your individual climate. Shame on anyone that trashes ANYONE!!!

[@tianyushen6876]

This is so informative, thank you for creating this video! I feel more confident now taking care of my two new cattleyas :)

[@wandashaw3551]

Hi Dani, I truly enjoyed this video. So informative. I have 5 Cattleyas in my collection. 3 near blooming size and 2 seedlings, so I have a bit of time before I hopefully see some flowers. I am enjoying watching them progress and they seem to like what I'm doing. Hope to see more tutorials from you like this one. Thanks so much. 🌼🌻🌺🌹🏵💮🌸💐🌷🌱

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Happy to hear, Catts are my favorites! We have planned tutorials on most popular Orchid alliances this year! 🥳

[@tara_27244]

Hope yours are doing well a year later!!! I got my first one today (Proc. Golden Peacock). Curious how long it will take for a Seedling plant with a few leaves and some decent roots formed to mature with bulbs and bloom. I’m guessing 1-2 years but unsure what timeframe I should generally expect. Appreciate any input. Thank you!!

[@jackiekearney]

I am new to this hobby and now I am shopping most of my materials from repotme. Thanks for sharing very informative videos.❤️

[@sandrastreifel6452]

I love “repotme” for African Violet supplies. My minis are doing great in their pots, and my Thanksgiving cactus loves their cactus mix! I don’t have any orchids yet, but Cattleyas are on my wishlist!

[@5canwalk]

Very useful tips on orchid-care!

[@hedgewitch59]

I've wanted cattleyas for decades but never had the confidence til now. I'm starting out with one. Wish me luck. Thanks Danny.

[@vernajohnson9368]

Your cattleyas are beautiful! I am adding to my list to get one when weather permits 🥰

[@baltschoolofdance]

Thank you thank you for mentioning potinaras! I was having a HORRIBLE time trying to figure out what kind of orchid class it belonged to and how to care for it. So good, Danny!

[@poisonivy745]

The one at 26:45 is absolutely gorgeous! Loved the video, it was very helpful! I've had mind for a while but it hasn't bloomed so I am going to try your tips!

[@ahsyxeahmzaid4406]

Wowwww😍 That flower is so beautiful and also you explain it very well!!!💝 Now I know what my flower needs!!! Thanks a lot Danni♥️ love your voice!!!

[@Micho55]

I had some bad luck with Cattleyas here as they needed repotting soon but the plant would always shed all old roots in a new pot. After I repot one when this video came out, it grew two plump canes and the roots have spread all around, a lot of the tips peaking near the sidea of the pot. I'm so happy!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

This was really useful for a relatively new cattleya grower like me! A greenhouse in the UK isn’t the best place for cattleyas! Nevertheless, I’m giving it a go. Great video.

[@novakid556]

Bought one from the plant store today, it's my first ever of this type. It was originally planted in wet dirt covered in green moss. Instantly repotted it at home with bark

[@theniceguy011]

I can’t wait to add cattleyas to my collection!

[@marylawton7643]

I bought a tiny Cattleya orchid plantlet from the Singapore orchid garden in November last year it’s very small but is thriving

[@nadiaandrusca8479]

Thank you very much for the video. I was wanted to ask you for it after finishing the phalaenopsis series. Very informative like always.

[@JT-ng4fi]

Wish I would have seen this video years ago when I got my first cattleya (she didn't make it 😭)... but now I have many more and your videos are the only ones I don't get tired of watching! Thanks for all the great info, your vids are great👏

[@ericyee3176]

I really love the extra video effects you used to make this one!

[@AS-dw9oe]

My goodness! Thank you so much for this!! I just recently purchased a Cattleya Orchid at Lowe’s and it was the only Red one left but it looked like it needed assistance. The pot it was in, the medium smelled musty and terrible. So I replaced the medium and clipped away the rotting roots. It seems to be doing well and there’s a new leaf growing! I’m so excited to see these babies bloom and now I’m inspired to get more! 😂

[@shoujobarton7692]

I was checking the comments because I just got my first cattleya from Lowe's and it's in regular soil. I've had it for 3 days and it looks fine but now I'm thinking I should repot it🤔

[@catharinecheng7741]

@@shoujobarton7692 definitely repot!! Got mine as well from there and it had a lot of root rot 😭 It has a few months now, and growing new roots thankfully

[@shoujobarton7692]

@@catharinecheng7741 Thanks. Went digging in the pot after I posted on here just to be sure. And it's mostly soil with a few bark chips in it. Did a lot of homework yesterday, repotting today😃

[@catharinecheng7741]

@@shoujobarton7692 hope you get lots of blooms!!

[@ma.theresafernandez4871]

I become interested again in orchids. I killed all of them before. I will take care of them now

[@djhogan65]

Thank you for this. This is a great guide for beginners like me!

[@kimberlybinman5754]

This video was perfect timing for me. I have a very small cattleya that I was concerned I wasn’t doing the right things. I do get my supplies from Repotme and love their products. With this video I believe I will be able to care for it and it will thrive. Thank you.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

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[@laurachatfield4142]

This is gonna be my next quest! Love these!

[@Justusorjustone]

I have majority of cattleyas in collection, they r the easiest Orchids to grow, and they were also the first to adapt in semihydro,i grow them in semihydro, and just lovee it..

[@juliapaust4840]

Great video, as always! many thanks!♥️♥️♥️

[@helenhawkins4054]

Beautifully explained.🤗

[@DeLishLassDel]

I've just purchased 2 very small catts plants , these are new to me. Loved the video on their care. One is orange and the other one is green. They are very small, each in a 2 inch pot. The potting med seems dense to me. Thinking of repotting them.

[@tenchuu007]

Excellent in depth explanation. Makes me feel more secure in how I care for mine!

[@sofianinburg5794]

Very nice and beautiful orched😮

[@rashmisjawalekar]

Nice detailed information.

[@HannelieCarstens]

Thank you for an excellent video, chockfull of information and advice!

[@andywandner2595]

Thank you. I just got my first catleya and don’t know what to do so this is a wonderful video

[@debrathomas5738]

I have just started watching your videos and they are fantastic all kinds of information very helpful information and I want to thank you very much

[@BushCampingTools]

My parents have them growing outside all round the year but they live in the tropics LOl. I have to grow them inside! Great video.

[@Joe01black1986]

Great video and very descriptive. I am motivated and looking forward to providing the tips shared in this video!

[@sandie77]

where do you get your green wire cages for your catleya? been looking online - can't find them. thanks. love your videos and have been following you for several years!

[@martatomaselli9008]

Hi Danny! Thank you so much for this video! I already asked in another video, but I don't think you saw that comment, so I'll ask again if you could consider do a video like this, explain care, repotting and so on, about cymbidium orchids... I love your channel💖💖

[@patricioiasielski8816]

Fantastic video. Just so you know, there are a few Cattleya species (and I guess hybrids too) that tolerate and even thrive in cooler, or at least more seasonal, climates. Cattleya intermedia is a great example, there are many people growing them as backyard plants in my city, directly mounted on live trees. And I live in Buenos Aires which although considerably humid and not too cold in winter it's not tropical either. Just so you get as a refference that might be usefull for comparing in your area, many Oncidiums (bifolium mainly, which is native to the area, but many others too like flexuosum and fimbriatum), Miltonia flavescens, Brassavola tuberculata, Dendrobiums (nobile, moschatum, loddigesii, kingianum), also grow well here (also Phaius, Bletilla and Cymbidiums).

[@sandrablackwell8602]

Your videos are very helpful. I have learned a lot.

[@beverlygauntlett8462]

These videos are great I love them thank you Danny.

[@anndwandner3664]

Great video. My Elmhurst Catt has bloomed when I bought it but hasn’t had any blooms in over a year. It’s on my East facing terrace in South Florida. It’s a healthy plant but no spikes

[@nortom12]

Very pretty flowers

[@jazzyjh]

love your videos! I watched your videos a few years ago and now my orchids are rebooking. Need to get an update on this type off orchid since it has grown but has not bloomed yet and needs to be repotted.

[@plantreviewsuk1204]

Cattleyas are also my favourite orchids, the favourite species in my collections are Cattleya warscewiczii, with its huge flowers, the largest of any orchid species; Cattleya maxima, because tends to bloom for my birthday, in November, when not many orchids are in bloom; Cattleya trianaei for its very long lasting flowers (almost two months); and Cattleya intermedia alba, for its wonderful fragrance. Of course I also love many Cattleya hybrids!!!

[@nariepittman4632]

Another detailed tutorial Dani, I want to buy one now 😀😀

[@MarieEngelbrecht-k6j]

Jou are wonderful and helping me so much❤

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

This was an amazing video and so informative! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'll have to check out repotme, I've never been on their site before. The orange orchid flowers are absolutely gorgeous, wow! It's always such a pleasure to see you ❤ I live in Central Florida and these are perfect for my climate. I'm finding myself collecting the cattleya varieties more and more. Have a beautiful day💮🌿 I really love the look of them over the others for some reason 😊

[@SuperRojo2009]

What an excellent video! She is so good, so much information, and it's photographed so well!

[@Micho55]

this one couldn't have come at a better time!

[@juditetorretto8086]

Não entendo a língua, porém,só as imagens já me satisfaz

[@MRSPIKTHALL]

Judite Torretto oie!! Ela tá ensinando sobre orquídeas. Como replantar, como escolher o solo...

[@lindarichards2472]

Excellent

[@incifisenk9945]

You are the best🤗 Thank you so much🙏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️🕊💚

[@chowfun1976]

I have a cattleya that I had in a terra cotta orchid pot in bark that never thrived for two years. The leaves fell off leaving a bunch of naked canes and the leaves that were left were always shriveled and yellowish. Then after seeing a friend’s cattleya setup that were thriving I decided to replicate it. I repotted my cattleya in a large wide glass container (like a really big fish bowl) without drainage holes and the medium was a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and small bark pieces, and topped off with a layer of coconut fiber. I lightly water it once a week, feed it once every two weeks with a 1/4 diluted all purpose orchid fertilizer, and since the container is glass I can see the amount of liquid collected at the bottom. I have it next to a western facing window with a sheer curtain which is bathed in sunlight 12 hours a day (I live in Northern California). Lo and behold, the cattleya started shooting up cane after cane, and the leaves are green and healthy. It’s been over 6 months since I repotted it and it’s healthy as can be. I can’t explain it either. I’m just so happy I was able to rescue this baby. Its flower is bright yellow with a magenta lip. Have you ever heard of such a set up for a cattleya? I’m really interested in your professional opinion on this. Thanks for the great videos btw.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, the problem with drainless containers is that they will accumulate salt and organics in time and it's really hard to flush them. They can do great for a while and then everything can fall apart really fast and sudden. If you know how to manage this, then everything is possible. If not, just be mindful it could happen. It's personally not a setup for me, but I'm sure others are happy with it ☺️

[@chowfun1976]

@@MissOrchidGirl You are so right. I decided to heed your expert advice and dismantle the closed glass set up. The cattleya looks so healthy above ground but below it had no roots! There were lots of dead and decaying roots but barely any discernible healthy roots. The medium didn't smell at all and it didn't look rotten. I am totally confused how it looks so healthy with multiple new large sprouting canes and healthy green leaves. I trimmed off all the dead roots, gave it a good wash, and repotted it in a mix of mostly medium bark chips with some pumice and sphagnum moss, this time in a well draining pot. I placed the pot in the same glass vessel that used to house the cattleya with a 1 inch layer of gravel on the bottom and added water for extra humidity. The glass vessel is shallow enough to allow for some air circulation.

[@manishakhadke7767]

Lovely video.can you guide regarding catelya diseases

[@granitabirg7950]

Thank you for sharing this video Dani! 💖💖

[@mprimrose4039]

Thank you very interesting.

[@xanthelivings2800]

Hi Danni, great video. I have just got my very first cattleyas (3) so very helpful thank you.

[@TrishsOrchidLife]

Great job and thank you for sharing your knowledge’

[@barbarajorobertsberberi8546]

Really enjoyed this video! So much information! Thanks

[@agnesross4168]

Thanks for the tips.I will make some changes.

[@fereed9437]

Excellent demonstrations, Thank you.

[@diversegardener392]

Hi Danny, what a great video on this species of orchid! Your the reason I'm so successful on taking care of my orchids, I'm not afraid of buying them anymore. Thank you so much.

[@Suzi-j9z]

I live in Bali and grow orchids outdoors. I live on the coast and BLC Cattleya grow best here, they are recommended for the lowlands of Indonesia as they prefer more heat. LC Cattleya grow better in the mountainous regions, they like it a bit cooler.

[@aaronjohnson9876]

Hi Danny! I just found your KZbin channel last weekend and I find it so helpful and informative even though I’m already familiar with phalaenopsis orchids. I just got my first RLC and I need to repot, as the roots are growing over the side of the current pot. I am concerned about repotting at the right time. It currently has a new, well- developed spike (I’m not sure if it is fully developed though, but it is pretty big and is growing a new sheath). I’m a bit scared to repot (I don’t want to set it back before it has a chance to bloom this fall). What do you think would be a good time to repot? Should I fertilize after to minimize shock? Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

[@irisymontalvo]

Super interesting information. Excellent.

[@cv8642]

Oooo I need one!!!

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Great information. I would like to try Cattlia orchids

[@trixietyrrell3275]

Love the Cattleya orchids. Could you please do beginners for Oncidium orchids

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, yes next tutorial in the series is on Oncidiums! 🥳

[@trixietyrrell3275]

@@MissOrchidGirl thank you so much, love your video's

[@cherylthompson2830]

I have really enjoy watching your video, I have only started to buy Phalaenopsis, & I have bought a cattleya, for the first time, but I have one in its pouch, but as not open, but thank for all the tips on how to look after them, your Orchids are beautiful.

[@stephensnell897]

You've given me renewed confidence to try catlayas. My situation is not ideal for orchids in general, and catlayas in particular. Lack of light during the winter is the biggest problem, and the winters tend to be cold (typically, home temp below 18c). I suppose I could install grow lights and turn up the heat, but not sure my landlord would approve. In any event, I I'll be trying to use one window that gets more western light during the winter, and is near a radiator. The humidity is relatively high year-round. During the summer, I could put some plants outside on a small patio, which worked well for my cymbidiums last year. Could you suggest anything I've overlooked here? Can you suggest any orchids which might appreciate my environment? Keep running, toots! I look forward to your missives. - Stephen in Santander

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Hi, even if temperatures drop a bit in winter, it's still ok. The Catts might slow down a bit, but they will pick up growth in summer. If you can provide bright light, even supplement with artificial in winter, they should do great. Careful to shelter them from direct sun when outside in the heat!

[@helenhawkins4054]

Great, really helpful so well explained.

[@soniahassanfijiangirl2018]

I removed a pup n it's doing fine,actually both r healthy n flowering.

[@andywandner2595]

Great information ❣️

[@arabellahuangmei]

Thank you so much, it's really helpful.. I learn to grow cattleya right now 😊

[@steveannagonzales5758]

Thank you for the information.

[@drtek1329]

Would you consider doing a care video on Sophronitis coccinea?

[@maridebreczeni7924]

Thank You 😊💕💖💕

[@jacquelinemcpherson5713]

Love you them all

[@malou4547]

i love ur video very interesting now i know how to care cattleya orchids.

[@phantomlegs]

Thank youuu so much

[@ericabuchanan7260]

I’ve watched all of your cattleya videos and done research. But for the life of me I cannot get my cattleya to retain moisture. The leaves stay wrinkled! Maybe I should just stick to Phals. 🤦🏻‍♀️ You do such an amazing job with your videos. Thank you so much for all you do for us!