🌸 Cattleya Orchid Potting Workshop at Sejong National Arboretum

“Queen of Orchids” Exhibition & Hands-On Planting Experience

Last week, I visited the Sejong National Arboretum again—one of my favorite places for plant-themed events.
This time, I participated in a special workshop titled “Companion Orchid Gardening”, held as part of the Cattleya Orchid Exhibition.

🌿 Planting Experience Setup: Cattleya Potting Time!

The session took place inside the indoor garden, in a beautifully prepared plant workshop area.
Each participant received a mini terracotta pot—a special No.2 mini size made just for Cattleyas!

Workshop space prepared for Cattleya orchid potting at Sejong National Arboretum

Before planting, we listened to a short introduction from the representative of a local orchid farm who grows Cattleyas.
They explained various tips about growing Cattleyas and their care needs (which I’ll summarize below!).

Special mini terracotta pots for Cattleya orchids

Unfortunately, I forgot the exact name of the Cattleya variety I received 😅 Then we moved on to the highlight: potting or repotting our Cattleya orchids.

🌿 Potting the Cattleya

We gently removed the moss (sphagnum) from around the roots—taking extra care not to damage them.
Once cleaned, we placed the orchid into the new pot with a fresh growing medium. And that’s it! Done!

Removing sphagnum moss from Cattleya roots during repotting

💡 How to Care for a Cattleya Orchid

Here’s a simple summary of the care tips shared during the session:

☀️ Keep in a bright spot, not full sun but well-lit
💨 Make sure the air circulates well
💧 Water thoroughly when the topsoil dries, ideally using a shower spray
🌱 Care for it like other common orchids—but don’t overwater

🛍️ Cattleya Orchid Sales Booth

After the workshop, a wide variety of Cattleya orchids were available for purchase.
Even if you didn’t buy one, just browsing the gorgeous varieties was fun and inspiring!