Rhyncholaeliocattleya Orglade’s Moon Cheese

Rhyncholaeliocattleya Orglade’s Moon Cheese is a Cattleya-alliance orchid hybrid, a cross between Cattleya Brazilian Treasure and Rhyncholaelia digbyana, combining traits from both parents—including the elegant form often seen in Cattleya-alliance orchids and the fragrant, frilled characteristics of Rhyncholaelia digbyana.

Care Tips:

• Light:

  • Prefers bright light, with some gentle morning sun.

  • Avoid strong midday or afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn.

• Temperature:

  • Grows best in intermediate to warm conditions.

  • Day temperatures around 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) with slightly cooler nights.

• Humidity & Airflow:

  • Maintain moderate humidity (about 50–70%).

  • Provide good air circulation to prevent disease and root problems.

• Watering:

  • Water thoroughly, then allow the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Reduce watering during cooler periods or when growth slows.

• Growing Medium:

  • Use a well-draining orchid mix (such as bark with perlite or charcoal).

  • Can also be grown in baskets or mounted if humidity is adequate.

• Fertilizing:

  • Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer at ¼–½ strength every 2–3 weeks during active growth.

  • Fertilize less frequently in winter.

• Repotting:

  • Repot when the medium breaks down or the plant outgrows its container, ideally when new roots begin to emerge.