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Key To Cultural Indicators

Light

  • Full Sun -
      Some hours of direct sun (usually protected at mid-day)
  • Bright -
      Cattleya light - distinct shadows
  • Moderate -
      Bright diffuse, indistinct but definate shadow
  • Dappled -
      mixed - bright diffuse and shade
  • Shade -
      Little or no shadow
Light Moderate Intermediate High Direct

Temperature

  • Warm -
      Optimum temperatures = 65-90 degrees, min.= 60, max.= 100
  • Warm - Intermediate -
      Optimum temperatures = 62-85 degrees, min.= 58, max.= 93
  • Intermediate -
      Optimum temperatures = 60-80 degrees, min.= 58, max.= 85
  • Cool - Intermediate -
      Optimum temperatures = 58-75 degrees, min.= 55, max.= 83
  • Cool -
      Optimum temperatures = 53-72 degrees, min.= 50, max.= 78
  • Cold -
      Optimum temperatures = 48-70 degrees, min.= 45, max.= 75

Humidity

  • High -
      80% or higher relative humidity
  • Moderate -
      60-80% humidity
  • Low -
      40-60% humidity
Light
Less than 50%
Moderate
50% or more
Strong
75% or more
High
90% or more

Special

  • Dry rest
      Dry period when growth is mature (usually after flowering)
  • Winter rest
      Cool dry period during winter
  • Special
      Requires special care - see culture sheet
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