Cattleya skinneri

continental : Locate the the Cattleya skinneri In a sunny place.
The Cattleya skinneri Is pretty rustic, therefore it can be grown in the garden during the whole year; it can even bear short freezings.

alpine : Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of solar light.
The Cattleya skinneri is quite rustic, therefore during the hot months it is grown in the garden without needing protections.

mediterranean : We suggest placing the the Cattleya skinneri so that it can receive at least a few hours of direct solar rays.
The Cattleya skinneri can stand the cold, therefore it can be planted in the garden.

continental : Watering during this period of the year must be frequent and regular; let’s irrigate at least every 0-1 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water, watering more often during the hottest days of the year.

alpine : During the summer these plants need regular and abundant watering, to be done every 1-2 weeks, waiting for the ground to dry between an irrigation and another. The recommended doses are 1-2 glasses of water.

mediterranean : Let’s irrigate the the Cattleya skinneri every 0-0 weeks, always waiting for the soil to be dry before wetting it again with 3-4 glasses of water.

Fertilization Cattleya skinneri : Periodical fertilizations continue during the summer; we should always use a specific fertilizer for orchids, to add to the irrigating water every 15-20 days. Remember to avoid leaving the roots soaking in the fertilizing solution for a long time.

Treatments Cattleya skinneri : During this time of year, and only when the insects are present, specific insecticide treatments are applied; we must pay attention to the flowers, avoiding vaporizing them.

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