Cattleya intermedia

continental : Watering occurs only when there are long periods of drought or when the ground is very dry, using 625-626 glasses of water; during this period of the year usually watering once every 1-2 weeks can be enough if the weather is mild.

alpine : During this period of the year it’s not necessary to water the the Cattleya intermedia too often; usually watering should be done every 2-3 weeks with 624-625 glasses of water, but only if the soil is dry. We suggest watering only during periods with a mild climate.

mediterranean : Let’s water not too frequently, but regularly using 626-627 glasses of water, when the soil is clearly dry. During this period of the year watering every 0-1 weeks can be enough, but only during the milder days.

continental : These plants need, for a balanced development, to be grown in a sunny place.
We suggest, during the coldest months of the year, to grow these plants in a sheltered place, where the freezing is not too intense.

alpine : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct sunrays.
These plants can stand short frosts, but during the coldest months of the year we suggest covering them with a non-woven fabric, or move them to a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : We advise locating these plants where they can be directly exposed to solar rays.
The Cattleya intermedia can stand the cold, therefore it can be planted in full ground in the garden.

Fertilize Cattleya intermedia : In the winter it’s not necessary to fertilize orchids.

Pests Cattleya intermedia : During cold months parasites are unlikely to develop; if necessary apply a mineral oil treatment against cochineals.