The Cattleya in detail

There are 65 different species of Cattleya. Despite their different origins its particular structure is essentially the same. They are sympodial orchids, which implies a division of the plant as and when the years. Each pseudobulb can produce either a sheet or two sheets: in the first case, she was appointed bilofis, which are more numerous in the second flag. The pseudobulbs of subalpine not oval as it is common to see in other species, they are almost the shape of a cylinder. Of them are born two leaves and flowers are more discreet than gender flag. This kind it has small round pseudobulbs that provide a single sheet is very thick. In contrast, the size of their flowers are rather impressive. Roots in all cases are enormous. We must not forget that the Cattleyas are epiphytes. They cling to the branches of trees in order to develop in the best conditions, which implies great freedom given to their roots to expand and grow. They can grow up and be several meters long. However no concerns on this point, yours have been acclimatized before being sold in stores, which will prevent any attempt to invade your home Good to know: The Cattleyas are divided into three groups that define their flowering cycle. Some will bloom up to three times a year, without rest, this is the group 1. Group 2 will bloom only once a year in late December early January, and the flowers appear all over the same time and all the shoot last year. They will return in a period of rest when empty sheaths appear after ripening after maturation. The third group produces leaves throughout the year but blooms only once in the summer.