Mini Cattleya Orchid Plant - Sophronitis cernua - Home Garden

Sophronitis (Cattleya) cernua 1 plant Mini Cattleya orchid plant for home garden collection
1 Plant , bloom size

🌱 Cultivation Tips
✅ 1. Light

Needs bright, indirect sunlight.

Ideal location: near an east or south-facing window.

Leaves should be light green.

Dark green = too little light

Yellowish = too much light

You can use grow lights if natural light is insufficient.

✅ 2. Temperature & Humidity

Daytime: 20-30°C (68-86°F)

Nighttime: 15-18°C (59-65°F)

Needs a drop of 5-10°C at night to trigger blooming.

Humidity: 50-70%

Use a humidity tray or humidifier indoors.

✅ 3. Watering

Water when potting medium is nearly dry (about every 5-7 days)

Increase frequency in hot or dry conditions

Use rainwater or distilled water if tap water is hard

Avoid standing water to prevent root rot

✅ 4. Potting & Medium

Use a well-draining mix: medium bark, charcoal, perlite, or sphagnum moss

Repot every 2-3 years or when medium breaks down

Best repotted after blooming or at the start of new growth

✅ 5. Fertilizer

Use balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20)

Apply every 2 weeks during active growth (spring/summer)

Dilute to half strength

Flush with plain water monthly to prevent salt buildup

✅ 6. Air Circulation

Ensure good airflow to prevent fungus or rot

Consider a small fan for indoor growing

✅ 7. Blooming Tips

Typically bloom once or twice a year

Minimize movement when buds are forming

After blooming, remove spent spikes and reduce watering slightly