Cattlianthe Chocolate Drop

Cattlianthe Chocolate Drop is an orchid hybrid originated by Stewart Inc. in 1965. It is a cross of C. guttata x Gur. Aurantiaca. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species.

Type: Hybrid

Colour: Dark Red

Fragrance: Yes

Plant Size: Blooming Size

Plant Stage: Matured 

Pot Type: Square Net Pot

Pot Size: Mounted

Potting Media: NA

Growing Conditions: warm to cool climate

Growing Level: Moderate

Note: Plant will be delivered without flowers / spikes / buds

Water: Water in the morning when the media is dry. Ensure there is moisture in the media and keep them from drying up. They don’t like their feet on water for a longer time period.

Light: Ensure a good dose of indirect sunlight. Ideally the early morning light is advisable.

Temperature: Warm to cool growing orchids with temperature between 21°C to 38°C suitable for growth. During fall, limited exposure to lower night time temperatures encourage growth of spikes. Higher temperature will encourage faster growth.

Humidity: Maintain humidity level of 60% - 80%. Regular watering in plants helps maintain the humidity and encourage growth. Good air circulation is a must.

Fertilizer: Weekly fertilizing required during active growth. In winter months, plants are fertilized twice a month.

Note: Never fertilize an orchid that is completely dry, because this can cause major damage to the roots.

Potting: It should be repotted in a small pot with coarse mix, which can hold moisture and maintain humidity. Mounting this orchid is preferred and should be kept hanging.

Water: Water in the morning when the media is dry. Ensure there is moisture in the media and keep them from drying up. They don’t like their feet on water for a longer time period.

Light: Ensure a good dose of indirect sunlight. Ideally the early morning light is advisable.

Temperature: Warm to cool growing orchids with temperature between 21°C to 38°C suitable for growth. During fall, limited exposure to lower night time temperatures encourage growth of spikes. Higher temperature will encourage faster growth.

Humidity: Maintain humidity level of 60% - 80%. Regular watering in plants helps maintain the humidity and encourage growth. Good air circulation is a must.

Fertilizer: Weekly fertilizing required during active growth. In winter months, plants are fertilized twice a month.

Note: Never fertilize an orchid that is completely dry, because this can cause major damage to the roots.

Potting: It should be repotted in a small pot with coarse mix, which can hold moisture and maintain humidity. Mounting this orchid is preferred and should be kept hanging.