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When we thoroughly study the diverse types and species of orchids, we find a special genus which is called the "Queen of Orchids". I make reference to the Cattleya orchid.
Another very deserved appellative that Cattleya has acquired is "corsage orchid". This is so, because the fineness and beauty of this most delicate orchid plant makes the perfect constituent for fine flower ornament, including corsages and flower arrangements.
Now, if we determine to grow our orchids in our garden or even indoors, we will possibly think that the correct care that such a delicate looking orchid requires would be too difficult and unmanageable for us to render. In fact, that's a wrong idea. Indeed, with just some basic guidelines and a little care, our Cattleya orchid will be well tended and will grow healthy and happy.
First and foremost, we must know that Cattleya orchids are epiphytic plants. That means that the roots of the orchid do not grow under the soil (which is the characteristic for terrestrial orchids) but they cling to a bark of a tree and stay visible, thus "breathing" the air just like us.
For those who are thinking of growing orchids at home, it will be an interesting piece of information to know that one of cattleyas primary characteristics is that they display pleasant smelling blooms. Another characteristic that will surely interest orchid starters is the usual color of cattleyas. We can find cattleyas available in a great deal of different colors, but the most usual are orange, pink and, particularly, white.
There are some guidelines that should be guarded so that our cattleya orchid healthy. To name them all is beyond the target of this writing. However, we can say that the guidelines for cattleya orchid growers is very similar to that about other orchid specimens, with a couple of minor changes. In that regard, we can say that a good tip is that, before watering your cattleya orchid, you should make sure that the orchid media is totally dry. That should help your cattleya to thrive in an atmosphere similar to the one in its natural home ground, with alternate dry and wet periods. Cattleyas do not usually require much watering: once or twice every week uses to be sufficient.
To sum up, Cattleya or the "Queen of Orchids" is an extremely graceful and beautiful orchid plant that we can cultivate in a correct way if we apply the due care and attention it is worthy. So we will enjoy the beauty of their colored flowering and perfume inside our own home or in our garden, and our orchid plant will be grateful to us.
