0How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature13 °CJanuary
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 13–20 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 13–20 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
The sunniest window (south or west).
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
The sunniest window (south or west).
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
Keep it away from radiators; watch for spider mites in the dry air.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
November · now
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 13–20 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
December
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 13–20 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
Needs plenty of light; let the bark dry out between waterings.
Easter orchid – what to know
Easter orchid (Cattleya mossiae) belongs to the Orchidaceae family (genus Cattleya) and is listed in our catalog under “Orchid”. Its needs – light: full sun; water: medium; humidity: medium. Keep it above 13 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter. Rest period: dry winter rest. Typical flowering time: April, May, September, October. Moderately demanding to grow. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs. Nobody on Perfect Plants Club has added it to their collection yet – be the first!
All Cattleya species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Easter orchid?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Easter orchid need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Easter orchid get?
Keep it above 13 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Easter orchid toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Easter orchid flower?
Typical flowering time: April, May, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Tips and questions about this species
Cattleya
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