Usual bloom time for C. walkeriana?

[krienschmidt]

Hi all I received my first C. walkeriana in June of this year. It seemed a bit beat up when I got it a lot of dead roots but I think it is doing ok now. I have noticed new roots and a couple nice round new pseudobulbs and leaves. I'm just wondering if there is a usual bloom time for this type of cattleya? Thanks for your time and help.

[stonedragonfarms]

In situ I believe that they bloom in the fall; though there is anecdotal evidence that they can (do) bloom off and on throughout the year if they are happy.

[terryros]

We just need to be careful whether we are talking about the northern hemisphere or the southern hemisphere where walkeriana originates.


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[wintergirl]

Not sure if you are aware but this is the 2016 project plant and you should join us if you haven't already.

Project 2016: Cattleya walkeriana

[krienschmidt]

Thanks for the tip on Project 2016!!

[Leisurely]

I have several in my collection and from my observation they bloom late winter through spring and some even into summer.

My best flower: C. walkeriana semi-alba 'Kenny' Am/Aos
Blooming mid January.

[krienschmidt]

Thank you for all the help! This is my first and only C. So I am hopeful that I have several up coming months here of possible blooming. Beautiful flowers Jerry.