Cattleya (Rlc.) Rungnapa New

Cattleya (Rlc.) Rungnapa New (Flower Size) 1 plant Cattleya orchid plant for home garden collection
1 Plant bloom size

🌱 Cultivation Tips
✅ 1. Light

Needs bright, indirect sunlight.

Ideal location: near an east or south-facing window.

Leaves should be light green.

Dark green = too little light

Yellowish = too much light

You can use grow lights if natural light is insufficient.

✅ 2. Temperature & Humidity

Daytime: 20–30°C (68–86°F)

Nighttime: 15–18°C (59–65°F)

Needs a drop of 5–10°C at night to trigger blooming.

Humidity: 50–70%

Use a humidity tray or humidifier indoors.

✅ 3. Watering

Water when potting medium is nearly dry (about every 5–7 days)

Increase frequency in hot or dry conditions

Use rainwater or distilled water if tap water is hard

Avoid standing water to prevent root rot

✅ 4. Potting & Medium

Use a well-draining mix: medium bark, charcoal, perlite, or sphagnum moss

Repot every 2–3 years or when medium breaks down

Best repotted after blooming or at the start of new growth

✅ 5. Fertilizer

Use balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20)

Apply every 2 weeks during active growth (spring/summer)

Dilute to half strength

Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt buildup

✅ 6. Air Circulation

Ensure good airflow to prevent fungus or rot

Consider a small fan for indoor growing

✅ 7. Blooming Tips

Typically bloom once or twice a year

Minimize movement when buds are forming

After blooming, remove spent spikes and reduce watering slightly