How To Water Catasetum Orchids: 9 Concepts to Master

Catasetum orchids are different than most commonly known orchids sold in the supermarket or grocery store. It isn’t surprising that even Darwin was fascinated by Catesetum, stating, “I have reserved for separate description one sub-family of the Vandeæ, namely the Catasetidæ, which may, I think, be considered as the most remarkable of all Orchids.” Charles Darwin, 1862. Being deciduous perennials, Catasetum orchids will enter a severe period of dormancy, losing all its leaves and most of its roots. Watering is fundamental in this orchid’s life cycle since water will trigger or hinder its growth patterns. In this article, you’ll learn 9 concepts to master while watering your orchid. When watering a Catasetum orchid, you’ll need to understand: 1. When to start watering your orchid After Dormancy 2. What’s the best type of water to use for a Catasetum (pH)? 3. How Much Water to give While breaking Dormancy 4. How Much Water to Give When in Full Growth 5. When to Slowly Stop Watering the Catasetum 6. When to Fully Stop Watering 7. How Long to Wait Before Watering Again? 8. Watering after Repotting Catasetum 9. Emergency Situations to Water in Dormancy Before I explain each one of these situations one by one, it’s extremely vital to understand the way these fascinating Catasetum orchids live in nature and how they react to: temperature, humidity, light, and other environmental indicators. Catasetums are NOT found in tropical and subtropical rainforest, like most of the store-bought Phalaenopsis orchids we see in the supermarkets.