Easter Cattleya with Grey Mould: Prevention & Cure
Cattleya intermedia
Grey Mould on Easter Cattleya: What to Know?
Grey Mould on Easter Cattleya (Cattleya intermedia) is a fungal condition with moderate severity. Easter Cattleya has moderate susceptibility to this disease.
Easter Cattleya is a medium-care plant. As an indoor plant, ensure good ventilation to aid recovery.
Unlike bacterial infections, Grey Mould on Easter Cattleya can be managed with organic fungicides.
ðą How to Care for Easter Cattleya to Prevent Grey Mould?
ð§ How to Water
Water thoroughly then allow the medium to dry almost completely before watering again â Cattleyas thrive on quick wet/dry cycles. Once per week is typically sufficient. Avoid water pooling in the crown or at the base of pseudobulbs.
âïļ Lighting
Provide bright, indirect light of 21,500â37,700 lux (2,000â3,500 foot-candles). Indoors, a south- or west-facing window with a sheer curtain works best. Bright green leaves indicate adequate light; dark green means more light is needed.
ðŠī Ideal Soil
Use a well-draining medium-to-coarse orchid bark mix. For indoor growing, blend in 25â33% sphagnum moss. Never use regular potting soil â excessive moisture retention leads to root rot.