Caring for your Cattleya Enchantress
The Cattleya Enchantress rewards attentive care with large, fragrant blooms and elegant foliage. Provide bright, indirect light—morning sun or filtered afternoon light is ideal—to keep leaves a lively green without burning. Maintain daytime temperatures between 70–85°F and nights around 55–65°F; a modest drop at night encourages robust flowering. Water thoroughly then allow the potting mix to dry slightly between waterings; in most homes this means once every 7–10 days, more often in warm, dry conditions. Use a loose, well-draining orchid mix (bark or bark–perlite blends) and ensure the pot has good drainage. Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer at quarter to half strength every 2–3 weeks during the growing season, reducing feedings in winter. Aim for 40–60% humidity—raise humidity with trays of pebbles, a humidifier, or grouping plants. Provide gentle air movement to prevent fungal issues. Repot every 2–3 years or when the mix breaks down, ideally just after flowering. Watch for pests (scale, mealybug, spider mite) and treat promptly. With steady light, appropriate moisture, and seasonal temperature variation, your Cattleya Enchantress will reward you with its refined, captivating blooms.