The problem with trying to establish back bulbs on orchids and especially on Laelia is that there needs to be a good growing eye at the base of the back bulb.
This is the little green nub that is at the end of the growing rhizome. It is usually under the sheat at the base of the bulb. When you remove old back bulbs or center bulbs it is difficult to start an established eye and if the eye does not exist it is an almost impossible task.
Even when dividing plants you should try to have a viable eye on every division.
When we divide we just leave the cuttings on the bench until the eye begins to grow. A good eye grows fast.
Last edited by orchidsamore; 08-03-2010 at 04:42 PM..
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