Imperial Cattleya Orchid Mix is made with:

Cattleya Basics: See an example...
Blooms:	Spring / Fall
Water:	Water thoroughly then allow to dry out briefly between waterings.
Light:	Bright light
Temperature:	Intermediate growing, minimum temp of 55 degrees, maximum of 95
Fertilize:	FEED ME! Weakly, weekly Increase amount by 50% from May-September
Growth Habit:	Sympodial, grows new pseudobulbs every year. Bloom spikes emerge from new pseudobulbs at the top, usually in fall or spring. Old pseudobulbs will not bloom again but continue to support the plant until old and shriveled.
Look for:	New pseudobulbs in the Spring and Summer, Bloom sheaths in the Fall, Blooms in the Fall or Spring
Taxonomy:	Genus Cattleya Tribe Epidendrae
Natural Cues:	Cattleyas take their bloom cues from both temperature (10-15 degrees difference between day and night) and day length.
Repotting:	Cattleya should be repotted every two years, sooner if they are trying to grow outside of their pot. Cattleya Classic Orchid Mix Cattleya Imperial Orchid Mix Phal Bark Multi Purpose Classic Orchid Mix
Pictorial:	Cattleya Repotting Clinic
See Also:	Cattleya Care

RePotme Imperial Cattleya Orchid Mix is hand made with extraordinary ingredients. We start with plenty of medium cork nuggets imported from Portugal, medium Monterey Pine bark from New Zealand (Orchiata or Kiwi)and then mix with medium hydroton and large sponge rock. It is an excellent choice for a wide variety of orchids such as Cattleya, Laelia, Potinara, Stanhopea, and any thick rooted orchid.

The Imperial Cube is packed in its own box measuring 10" x 10" by 10" and sealed with a clear plastic liner. Our Imperial orchid mixes are probably the finest plush mixes available anywhere and are perfect for the orchids in your collection.

Imperial Orchid Mixes, Classic Orchid Mixes, Select-A-Blend, or individual orchid mediums, whichever is best for you and your unique growing requirements, rePotme delivers the goods!

Please see our guide to finding the right orchid mix for your orchid. If you are unsure which orchid mix is right for your plants, feel free to contact us.

We make our mixes the old fashioned way -- no "secret ingredients", just the highest quality and finest media that can be had, and we tell you exactly what goes in to every one of our mixes. Would you have it any other way?

That's the way we do business too, no surprises, just impeccable service, lightning fast responsiveness and checking back with you on every order to make sure you are delighted with what you received. We treat you the same way we want to be treated. We treat your plants the same way, as we treat our own.

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Thanks again on the always wonderful products, super speedy shipping, and awesome customer service. My orchids are glad to see the larger pots. They are potted in your media and fed the MSU fertilizer. They are huge with roots galore. I have already repotted one Phal., which had roots literally bursting out of its pot and climbing over the edges. Just waiting for the rest of the blooms to fall from the others, in order to repot. In addition, back in March, I bought a "Garbage / Clearance" NO ID Phal. from a store for $5, with blooms so sad and falling off, but the roots looked healthy and strong, and the plant was huge. I just can't let a good plant get thrown away. I repotted it in the Imperial Monterey Mix that I had on hand, with a sad bloom or two still trying to hang on. (I know this is a No No, but what could it hurt?) Since then, it began growing new roots and leaves. The spike even began to grow / elongate, adding new buds, and rewarded me with 7 new blooms, the size of your palm. A testament that your products work wonders.

Cindy S. --- Mattawan, MI

David, the potting medium you sent is gorgeous!! It's so superior to the bark I've been buying at Lowe's. My orchids have been doing beautifully thus far - my beginner's luck and their wonderful nature. I can't imagine what they'll do when I put them in your potting mix. It even smells fresh!! Many, many thanks. I'll be ordering from you again.

Janie M. --- Atlanta, GA

Yes! She is thrilled with the orchid mix and used it ALL the next day. She thinks it is excellent material and be sure we will be back with another order. She has been collecting orchids for 41 years and said it is best mix she has ever seen.

Nancy G. -- Ellison Bay WI

I just want to thank you. I've NEVER been able to get orchids to re-flower. Out of frustration, I bought everything from you to repot 4 that I had and with your pots, mix, instructions and hints (using stryofoam chips), they're all blooming. I'll recommend you to everyone.

Thanks again!!

Rosemary G. -- Moorpark CA

David,
What can I say, if I could I would give you and your staff a big hug. I have never in all my years even working with the general public had the pleasure of working with competent and outstanding individuals like you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the extra potting mix. That meant so much to me, you have no idea. Everything arrived in perfect condition.
Your customer for ever!!!!!

Elizabeth C. ---- Massapequa Park, NY

I have owned several phals for about 6 years. One or two have not bloomed since the original purchase years ago. However, I found your website and purchased the necessary items to repot my phals. Well, let me tell you, the one that hasn't bloomed in 6 years has now put on a spike in the last week. At first I thought it was a root, but, low and behold, it is a spike. And, only after I repotted it. I must tell you that the roots were a mess, many rotted. However, I followed your online instructions as best as I could, and all are doing much better and putting on new leaves. Even the one with the new spike. Which, I found really amazing.

Bonnie L. ----- Watsonville, CA

Thank you for the follow-up email! Yes!! my order arrived FAST - got here yesterday and I just ordered Sunday P.M. I love shopping with you, the potting mixes are the best I have found, your shipping is fair and FAST and your customer service is the best!! Your web-site is also VERY helpful!!

Wishing you a Happy New Year and continued success!!

Melanie P. --- Hoschton GA

Dear rePotme,

Thank you for checking on my order. It arrived safely Friday afternoon. Thank you for the amazingly quick order processing and shipment. I am very happy with the products (Classic Mix, FEED ME! MSU, Clear Pots) that I received. I have already repotted my Phal. seedlings. I also want to commend you on, and thank you for, the great personal service that I have received from your company. This is a rare thing in today's world. You definitely have a customer for life and someone who is spreading the word of such a great company.

Thank you again,

Cindy S. --- Mattawan, MI

Dear rePotme,

Once again, you have exceeded my expectations! From the speed of processing my order to how quickly it arrived at my front door!

I just threw out the remainder of a "Premium" store bought bag of Orchid mix. When I compared that one with yours there was nothing but differences! Your quality of materials far surpasses any other brand that I have ever used, it retains moisture far longer than the others, and the blend of high quality materials is beyond anything I have found elsewhere.

I have a habit of purchasing mishandled Orchids from nurseries, and usually have experienced minimal growth....until I started using your mixes and (FEED ME!) fertilizer. My Cattleya that has not done anything in two years has started growing two new pseudobulbs and there is very notable root growth after a month of being re potted! And the same goes for several other Orchids in my collection! Once again, thank you! If I'm ever out your way, I will definitely stop by to thank your staff personally. You have another customer who will keep returning as long as I'm growing Orchids!

Ron B. --- Twinsburg, OH

I received my order of Imperial Orchid Mix yesterday. Really beautiful mix. I've not seen anything to compare with it. Thank you for a great product!

Ruth T, Williamsville NY

"I received my order on the 13th.....finally did some repotting yesterday....mostly phals...( ordered 12 Scoop Select-A-Blend ) mix....was great....I liked my choices for the mixture.....for cats I will just add lava rock & maybe more aliflor....I will tout your website at our next NOS (Society) meeting as I now have first-hand info to pass on.....thanks for a great idea.....will try another concoction soon... "

Marilyn M. ---- Naples, FL

Dear rePotme,

Your order arrived so fast! Once again, I believe that you have the best website, order system and delivery time of any and all Internet services (and I am including Amazon, which is also terrific!).

Thanks! Your products are first rate, the service is first rate and I am one satisfied customer!!!

Betsy M. --- Williamsburg, VA

rePotme - I love your site & am very pleased with the information you provide. I've used all that I ordered from your company & have had orchids blooming for the last 6 months, because of what I learned from you. My blooming orchids were given to me by a grocery store nursery & we're mostly shriveled, brown & appeared dead. Thru your site I was able to identify, repot & give them the right conditions to thrive & bloom.

Janna P. --- Edmonds, WA

Yes, I received my order and I am pleased with it. I look forward to repotting when the blooms drop off.

I have combed your website and appreciate all the information you have. It is nice to have so much concisely offered in one place. This is my first orchid and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I'm sure there will be more to come and I will be returning to your website for more of your products.

I grew up in a small town and appreciated the customer service the local merchants gave each customer. I got that same service when I talked with you the day I placed my order. The order was probably small by your standards but you spent a fair amount of time on the phone educating me about the care of orchids and the benefits of different products - that is a lost art these days. You will be getting a lot of positive advertising from me when the opportunity arises - I'm starting with the friend who gave me the orchid.

Thanks again for your time and you will be my go-to place for future needs.

Barbara W ----- Fenton, MO

Repotting Orchids

Do take the time to learn to repot orchids. They don't grow in dirt! We love to repot orchids, to examine them slowly and enjoy their new roots. Orchids resent being left in the same media forever. Do yourself a favor and pick a media that suits your environment and your habits. If you love to water your plants, put them in a medium that drys out quickly. If you don't have a lot of time for watering, do the opposite. Figure out what works for you. The plants will tell you when they are happy.

There are few hard & fixed rules and that's hard for beginners with only a few plants. Don't let that stop you. If you collect a few plants you will likely buy ones in bark, moss, rock, peat moss, etc. See which medium works best for you in your conditions and begin to transition similar plants into the same mix. Repotting when the plant is in active growth helps it to reestablish itself very quickly.

If you are unsure what type of orchid you have, our Orchid Identification page shows pictures of each of the major orchid types. Use this page to help identify the plants you are repotting. If all else fails, use the orchid's root size to select a suitable mix.