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The Ever Growing Number of Different Cattleya Plants

Of utmost importance is to be sure that your cattleya are fertilized properly by getting the correct orchid fertilizers. Specially formulated fertilizers are available but never forget to follow the directions for your specific type of white orchids. Your rewards will be amazing as your cattleya plants will flourish with the blooms you desire.

The first white orchids hybrid that was man-made took place in the mid 1800′s. Since that happened hybrid enthusiasts have learned to mix as many as five cattleya species to create a single plant! This would be like mixing a cocker spaniel, beagle, irish setter, poodle and boxer, how’s that for a mix? Therefore, today the abundance of different types of orchids is amazing.

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