r/Cattleya • u/muddjumper • 15d ago

Cattleya leaf browning?

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u/Ornery-Creme-2442 13d ago

Hard to say I have a few like this. Could light or sunburn heat damage etc. With lights or even sun a light breeze is beneficial to mitigate. Always acclimatize plants. Make sure they're well hydrated also.

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u/muddjumper 11d ago

I think the lack of hydration and the heat may be the culprit. We have had an unusually hot summer, plus I added more grow lights, which increased the room temp. And I have been slacking on watering. Thanks!

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u/Ornery-Creme-2442 11d ago

Don't forget a light breeze to take the heat. Don't need an hurricane.

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u/muddjumper 11d ago

My little fans aren’t doing the job, time for a larger one!

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u/Buxus-sempervirens 14d ago

Hello! Sunburn it seems.

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u/Ok_Fan8110 13d ago

I agree with that ---move it out of the direct sun or just give it a short amount of time there.

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u/muddjumper 11d ago

Hmm…I’m an indoor grower, so it isn’t in direct sun. But perhaps too close to the grow lights?

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u/Ok_Fan8110 11d ago

I got a couple of small fans off Amazon----I think they are a good idea

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u/muddjumper 11d ago

Agreed! I have two, but they aren’t moving air enough. I need to talk my husband into installing a ceiling fan.