Cattleya Mericlone
Also known as
Cattleya Alliance Mericlone
Taxonomy
Cattleya 'Alliance'
Cattleya
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Cattleya Mericlone
How often to water your Cattleya Mericlone
Cattleya Mericlone needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Cattleya Mericlone in your home
Cattleya Mericlone may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Cattleya Mericlone
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cattleya Mericlone after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cattleya Mericlone
Cattleya Mericlone
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.