Cattleya Sunlight at Victoria Dozier blog

Cattleya Sunlight. Most plants require sunlight and the cattleya orchid is no different. In terms of light, observation of the plant is key. If the leaves of your cattleya are deep green, it is likely not getting enough light. If the plant is kept humid with plenty of air circulation to reduce the temperature, it can tolerate partial sun. These orchids need bright indirect light for optimal growth. However, they can tolerate higher light levels with adequate humidity and air movement to keep leaf temperatures down. The biggest mistake new growers make is. A cattleya with dark green leaves will not bloom, but one with light green leaves is getting enough sun to bloom well. The leaves should be bright, light green. If you pay attention to your cattleya’s leaves, it will tell you when it is getting the right amount of light. Cattleya orchids require bright, indirect light to flourish. But in the average home, you’ll want something closer to partial shade. In fact, these plants require ample sunlight to grow and, most especially, to flower. Or course, both of these light conditions are more typical of outdoor gardening recommendations. Light is one of the most important things for a cattleya to thrive.

Light is one of the most important things for a cattleya to thrive. However, they can tolerate higher light levels with adequate humidity and air movement to keep leaf temperatures down. Or course, both of these light conditions are more typical of outdoor gardening recommendations. A cattleya with dark green leaves will not bloom, but one with light green leaves is getting enough sun to bloom well. Most plants require sunlight and the cattleya orchid is no different. If the plant is kept humid with plenty of air circulation to reduce the temperature, it can tolerate partial sun. In fact, these plants require ample sunlight to grow and, most especially, to flower. If the leaves of your cattleya are deep green, it is likely not getting enough light. But in the average home, you’ll want something closer to partial shade. If you pay attention to your cattleya’s leaves, it will tell you when it is getting the right amount of light.

Cattleya flower is beautiful under sunlight Stock Photo Alamy

Cattleya Sunlight However, they can tolerate higher light levels with adequate humidity and air movement to keep leaf temperatures down. The biggest mistake new growers make is. Cattleya orchids require bright, indirect light to flourish. If the plant is kept humid with plenty of air circulation to reduce the temperature, it can tolerate partial sun. If you pay attention to your cattleya’s leaves, it will tell you when it is getting the right amount of light. In fact, these plants require ample sunlight to grow and, most especially, to flower. These orchids need bright indirect light for optimal growth. The leaves should be bright, light green. A cattleya with dark green leaves will not bloom, but one with light green leaves is getting enough sun to bloom well. Most plants require sunlight and the cattleya orchid is no different. Or course, both of these light conditions are more typical of outdoor gardening recommendations. In terms of light, observation of the plant is key. But in the average home, you’ll want something closer to partial shade. If the leaves of your cattleya are deep green, it is likely not getting enough light. Light is one of the most important things for a cattleya to thrive. However, they can tolerate higher light levels with adequate humidity and air movement to keep leaf temperatures down.