Crimson Cattleya
About Crimson Cattleya
Crimson Cattleya is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Crimson Cattleya likes soil that is well draining.
Crimson Cattleya belongs to the Cattleya genus, and is native to Brazil.
Taxonomy
Cattleya labiata
Cattleya
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Ruby-lipped Cattleya and Cattleya lab
How to care for Crimson Cattleya
How often to water your Crimson Cattleya
every 9
Crimson Cattleya needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Crimson Cattleya in your home
a window
Crimson Cattleya may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crimson Cattleya in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Crimson Cattleya
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crimson Cattleya after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Happy #freshleaffriday everyone. First off: my cute Blob is working on another leaf. He is really wise for wear, but since he is the one the mites loved most, I am delighted. Also in stock today: more fuzzy hoya leaves. Since I am a bit of a clutz I damaged two, but this one is still growing... and hairy. Aaand last but not least: yes I know, oncidiums work ages on their spikes... but come on! Almost there now! And a bonus, though not mine: another visit at my parents' house, another gorgeous bloom. They are so absolutely lovely. #happyplants
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How do they always know when we are out of town the next day? #orchidlovers #cattleyaorchid #happyplants
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Wooohooo. First (and possibly only) cattleya bloom in my life ever. Isn't she cute? #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #orchidlovers #cattleyaorchid
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Soon 😊 Managed to save the second one as well, it seems 😊🌸🌿🌸 #orchidlovers #happyplants
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Woohoo, I've heard #cattleyaorchid s are short bloomers, but this one now has 3 weeks behind her and is still going. And all that in light of the stress she must have experienced during her travel here and her settling in, while preparing those gorgeous (and still gorgeously fragrant) blooms. I still have her on the coffee table where I spend my mornings, and every morning, she envelops me with this intense citrussy fragrance. At first I was not sure if I really liked it, but now I am. Wholeheartedly. I will miss it, when it's gone. Paradoxically I cannot wait for the blooms to fade, because then I can start repotting her and blast her with every growlight I have to have her rebloom with many more flowers 😀. Well, I can dream right? Also, since we talked about collorchanging in orchids a while back somewhere: I really really like the shift to a more creamy off-white that she has done during the last week. Makes her look even more elegant. (Will post a before picture for comparison. ) #orchidlovers #happyplants
Care Summary for Crimson Cattleya
Crimson Cattleya
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
