What to do when catasetums go dormant for the winter season - Catasetum Dormancy 2020

What do you do when catasetums go dormant and how do you handle catasetum dormancy? This video will share some tips on how to take care of your catasetums from the fall to winter season. Catasetums are deciduous orchids and they lose their leaves in the fall. During this time is when we reduce watering and prepare the plant for rest. These unique orchids can have up to a 6 month rest or dormancy period where they can be stored like tulip bulbs. There are a couple of things to watch out for during the dormant season, so keep watching to find out! If you do something different during dormancy, let me know in the comments below! --- Growing Environment Orange County, Southern California (USA) Zone 10B: Subtropical/Hot-semi arid climate - hot, dry summers / mild winters with low to moderate rainfall Average Summer Outdoor Temperatures: 63-83F Average Winter Outdoor Temperatures: 48-70F Average Rainfall: 13 inches/year Indoor Temperatures: 65-85F Indoor Humidity 40-60% East/West facing windows --- THINGS I USE: Self-watering pots: https://amzn.to/2Fl5lAm Sphagnum Moss: https://amzn.to/2FlqZVx Seedling Bark: https://amzn.to/2FjH8dH MSU Fertilizer for Well Water: https://amzn.to/2RfKTne Nutricote Slow Release Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/33kwQlI Seaweed Supplement: https://amzn.to/3ikIdR0 Silica Supplement: https://amzn.to/2GLYS21 Miticide for Spider Mites: https://amzn.to/2FlAIuO pH Meter: https://amzn.to/3dq5XS9 TDS Meter: https://amzn.to/2IiHu5J Plant Moisture Sensor: https://amzn.to/370Bb16 DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links provided I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting Attainable Green so I can continue to make awesome content for you to enjoy! #orchids #catasetums #catasetumdormancy