The large colorful flowers of the Cattleya are probably the reason why you own this orchid. In the nursery they were in full bloom, but at home these flowers withered after a while, that's the way of nature.
Poor maintenance can result in poor flowering or no flowering at all
Why isn't my Cattleya blooming?
If your Cattleya does not bloom again after several months, then you should think about the right care. Under certain circumstances, a care mistake is the reason for the lack of flowering, but a wrong location could also be responsible. Your Cattleya doesn't do well in direct sunlight, although she likes a bright spot.
Waterlogging harms the Cattleya just as much as a lack of nutrients. Excessive temperature fluctuations between day and night also affect the plant. If your Cattleya doesn't get a rest period, it probably won't flower. An infestation with thrips or other pests, on the other hand, is rarely the reason for the lack of flowering.
Reasons for no flowering:
- wrong location
- direct sunlight
- nutrient deficiency
- excessive temperature fluctuations between day and night
- waterlogging
- draft
- failure to rest
How can I get my Cattleya to flower?
There is hardly a plant that is in full bloom all the time, and your Cattleya also needs a break. During this time it should be a little cooler than usual, watered only a little and not fertilized at all. If your Cattleya does not bloom despite the rest period, then it may be in the wrong place. A bright east or west window is ideal, because it needs a lot of light without being directly exposed to the sun.
During the growth and flowering phase, the Cattleya needs water regularly, but not too often. Submerging the plant instead of watering it is ideal. This allows the roots to soak up water. Then allow excess water to drain well, because waterlogging can also lead to a reluctance to flower. Give your Cattleya special fertilizer for orchids, commercially available flower fertilizer (€1.95) does not have the ideal nutrient composition for orchids.
tips
If your Cattleya does not bloom as you would like, then first check the location and care. If both are in order, then give your Cattleya the opportunity to rest so that it will soon be in full bloom again.