What's eating my two-color cattleya?

Two-Color Cattleya faces the same indoor pest pressure as other Cattleya species — principally scale insects, mealybugs, and spider mites. Its bicolor blooms are attractive but fragile; thrips can scar petals at bud stage. Regular pseudobulb inspection and stripping old sheaths prevents most infestations before they establish.

Hard or soft bumps along pseudobulbs and leaf undersides; honeydew residue and eventual yellowing Remove manually with isopropyl alcohol; treat with horticultural oil spray; monitor monthly and retreat as needed

White waxy fluff in pseudobulb sheaths and at roots; weakened plant, poor bloom development Swab colonies with rubbing alcohol; neem oil foliar spray weekly; consider imidacloprid drench for heavy root infestations

Silver streaks and brown scarring on petals; deformed buds and premature flower drop Remove affected flowers; apply spinosad spray to foliage; use blue sticky traps near flower spikes to monitor

Fine yellow stippling on leaves; visible webbing in low-humidity or heated-air indoor conditions Raise humidity above 50%; apply insecticidal soap or neem; wipe leaves gently with a damp cloth