Orchiata mix for cattleya violacea?

[ChrisFL]

I have grown a lot of violacea, always in sphagnum or mounted. Is there any advantages to the orchiata potting mix?

 

[Ozpaph]

I dont grow violacea but use Orchiata - best bark Ive ever used for Cattleyas.

 

[abax]

I don't see why not. I use it for everything that isn't
mounted. I'd get the larger size for a Catt. and then you
won't have to repot for three years or more. I completely
agree with Ozpaph.

 

[troy]

Wine corks work very well in clear pots

 

[Ray]

I water heavily and frequently, and the #7 "Super" grade in a basket appears to be a fantastic combination for catts.

 

[abax]

Yeah, what Ray said.