Why is it deform? Is it genetic? - Orchid Board

KC Kam · #1 05-02-2023, 11:58 AM

Hi All,

I have this cattleya lueddemaniana bloom. During its 1st bloom, it was kind of deform so i waited to see if the later bloom have same issue. I think on the 3rd bloom it happens again but only on 1 out of 4 bloom. Is this genetic or is something to do with my care?

Pls advice.

Thanks.

isurus79 · #2 05-02-2023, 02:05 PM

What is wrong with it?

This one looks like a hybrid to me.

ebrookmi · #3 05-02-2023, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by isurus79

What is wrong with it?

This one looks like a hybrid to me.

I think they are referring to the second picture, it looks like the column is outside/on top of the lip where it is typically underneath.

Gardening in WM · #4 05-02-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ebrookmi

I think they are referring to the second picture, it looks like the column is outside/on top of the lip where it is typically underneath.

Good eye. You should be an AOS judge.

First one is also missing a sepal.

Optimist · #5 05-02-2023, 02:56 PM

Do you use garlic?

isurus79 · #6 05-02-2023, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ebrookmi

I think they are referring to the second picture, it looks like the column is outside/on top of the lip where it is typically underneath.

Ya, I saw that one, but the wind can do that. I was wondering what was happening in the first photo.

KC Kam · #7 05-02-2023, 07:54 PM

Hi All,

I'm so sorry that I didn't explain the 1st picture. The 1st picture is normal and 2nd is deformed. I just want to show that is normal sometimes that's why I post 1st picture. And yes, the column was outside. Why is it like that? Is it genetic? I don't think is wind because i am not able to manual cover the column coz I almost tear the flower apart when I try to do it.

Thanks.

isurus79 · #8 05-03-2023, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Kam

Hi All,

I'm so sorry that I didn't explain the 1st picture. The 1st picture is normal and 2nd is deformed. I just want to show that is normal sometimes that's why I post 1st picture. And yes, the column was outside. Why is it like that? Is it genetic? I don't think is wind because i am not able to manual cover the column coz I almost tear the flower apart when I try to do it.

Thanks.

If it happens multiple times over several seasons, it is likely genetic. But if its a young plant on its first bloom, then it is likely just a one time type of thing.

KC Kam · #9 05-04-2023, 12:59 AM

Hi isurus79,

Noted.

Thanks for sharing.