In almost all cases the hybrids are treated as any other in the Cattleya alliance. For Florida, I'd say very bright diffused light (direct morning sun is ok). I usually fertilize about 10 months of the year with a break mid Nov. - mid January. There is an exception to that though. If they are in active growth or putting out buds at any time I usually fertilize them. Most take a break during early winter though. Temperature from low 50s to low 90s is fine. When it gets really hot you can shade it more or mist it if you are home during the hot hours. Catts are generally tough plants and will do well as long as enough light is given. Too many try to grow them inside and there simply isn't enough light unless you are in a bay window that faces south. Hope I've been of some help. Gook luck with it. It is truly a beautiful flower!







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