Algae on Catasetum

[Nicolasdperez]

Hello,

I have had a catasetum planted in the pet method for some time now. It has always had some algae on the moss at the top, but now it is surrounding the roots. I know this is common in a high light, high moisture, and nutrient rich environment, but I am worried it might begin to harm the roots. How can I mitigate it/get rid of it without harming my plant?

Thank you for all of your time and help

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Also, I am not sure whether my catasetum flower before or after dormancy, so how/when should I go about inducing dormancy? It still has active root growth and all of its leaves.

[estación seca]

I don't worry about the algae. The plant will be dry for winter, and the algae will die.

I follow the dormancy instructions at the Sunset Valley Orchids Web site. Look in the top menu there for cultural information. I have a long warm season. I decrease watering when the leaves start looking old and stop by December 31.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by estación seca

I don't worry about the algae. The plant will be dry for winter, and the algae will die.

I follow the dormancy instructions at the Sunset Valley Orchids Web site. Look in the top menu there for cultural information. I have a long warm season. I decrease watering when the leaves start looking old and stop by December 31.