How to Take Care of Catasetums: Basic Culture Requirements + Tips and Tricks on How to Grow Them
This video is all about how to grow catasetums. I'll give some basic care information as well as some things I have learned along the way. These orchids are so rewarding to grow and I hope you'll enjoy the video!
Music:
"Picnic on the Roof" by The Whole Other
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Growing Environment
Orange County, Southern California (USA)
Zone 10B: Subtropical/Hot-semi arid climate - hot, dry summers / mild winters with low to moderate rainfall
Average Summer Outdoor Temperatures: 63-83F
Average Winter Outdoor Temperatures: 48-70F
Average Rainfall: 13 inches/year
Indoor Temperatures: 65-85F
Indoor Humidity 40-60%
East/West facing windows
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THINGS I USE:
- Self-watering pots: amzn.to/2Fl5lAm
- Sphagnum Moss: amzn.to/2FlqZVx
- Seedling Bark: amzn.to/2FjH8dH
- MSU Fertilizer for Well Water: amzn.to/2RfKTne
- Nutricote Slow Release Fertilizer: amzn.to/33kwQlI
- Seaweed Supplement: amzn.to/3ikIdR0
- Silica Supplement: amzn.to/2GLYS21
- Miticide for Spider Mites: amzn.to/2FlAIuO
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#orchids #howto #catasetums #orchidcare
Пікірлер: 42
Thank you for sharing this useful infos. It remind me to watch the humidity closely during the hot days.
Cool, thanks .
@AttainableGreen
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😁
Another helpful video thanks
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
New with catasetum. Thanks.
Thank you for the good information along with specific photos of the various stages of growth.
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Sure! It can be tough to figure out how to growing catasetums...but photos and videos make it a bit easier 😊
Very helpful information and tips! Thank you for making this video. 🙂
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Sure, my pleasure! 😊
Great video 👍
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment! Means a lot to know you like it 😄
I didn’t know about low humidity being more inviting to spidermites thank you for the tip 🌱
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Hope it helps you and saves you from learning from experience 🤣
Hi, very interesting video about catasetums, I have 2 catasetum tenebrosum and I find them interesting, I will purchase more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it is appreciated.
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the content! Thanks for stopping by! :)
Thank you !! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
You betcha! I am here to be helpful 😄
good tutorial thank for sharing here
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like it 😊
Please give me how to grow them in leca! Thank you!
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
I just put the plants in LECA right when they come out of dormancy so the new roots adjust to the new media. I take care of them the same way I do for all my catasetums. If you have something specific question about growing in LECA, let me know! 😁
Thank you for sharing info. I see one of the photos shows it potted in LECA. How do they do in LECA as they need lots of water?
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
The ones in LECA are in self- watering containers so I refill it when it’s empty
Thank you ❤️
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@marco9575
3 жыл бұрын
@@AttainableGreen I've bought my first Catasetum on Tuesday, and it's not in his best shape... So videos like yours are just gold
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
@@marco9575 Good luck with your first catasetum and hope it will pull through for you! Thanks for stopping by! :)
@marco9575
3 жыл бұрын
@@AttainableGreen thank you! Keep on, your work is amazing, I will share with friends!
I am new to catasetum. Have bought 3 seedlings. All of them are just bulbs about 1 inch in height. Cant decide on the watering. Kindly advice on the frequency and quantity of watering nd fertilizing.
@AttainableGreen
Жыл бұрын
If they are only bulbs without any leaves, then they are dormant and don't need watering. If they have leaves and are actively growing, then they will need a constant supply of water and nutrients.
Catasetum 🤩 great video ... great information 🌸
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nina! It’s always nice to hear from you 😄
Could you please tell me if a slotted plastic inner pot helps/does not help with planting Catasetums? Thank you!
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
If you live in a very humid environment and you need the pot to dry out, a slotted pot can help. Otherwise, it’s not necessary for catasetums since they drink a lot during their growing season and need all the moisture they can get to grow as large as possible in a few months
Thank you for showing your problems with catasetum so that we do not to experience ourselves.
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
Sure no problem! I take each problem as an opportunity to learn and get better at growing these plants 😁
Mine did not flower this year. Any thoughts?
@AttainableGreen
2 жыл бұрын
There could be several reasons. Not mature enough, not enough light, or not enough nutrients.
Hi. I live in the Caribbean and my catasetum has a new growth. Should I continue watering it?
@AttainableGreen
3 жыл бұрын
If you stopped watering already in dormancy, wait for the new growth to have roots 3-5” long before watering. If you are still watering and no dormancy, just continue as you normally would.
@beulahmcfarlane7855
3 жыл бұрын
@@AttainableGreen Thank you