Well done LinSoo! :dance13: Don't you wish you could ask it what you did this last year that it particularly liked?

Your Orchids Name
 

I believe your orchids name is Blc. Hawaiian Night Life ’Carmela’ . see if you can find it on the INTERNET and compare the flowers.

Roland

Cattley my first bloom ever!
 

Yes would'nt it be nice if they could talk!
Thank you to everyon all for your nice words. I kinda feel as if I belng here now!
Linsoo

Way to go, Linsoo!!! Doesn't it feel great! You did a great job! :bowing

Maybe that summer vacation did her some good.

Oooo she's a pretty one too!! Congrats to you Linsoo, you got the magic touch. Feels good eh?!:D

To Orchid Crazy
Most cattleyas flower annually provide you have given them enough (TLC) Temperature, Light and Cookies. Cattleyas are epiphytic and you should simulate their natural growing environment. They like moderate to high temperature and a daily fluctuation of around 20 degrees (F). They love the sun but hate direct sunlight; the pseudobulbs (leaves) should be light green vs dark green. Like you and me, they love to eat. Treat them with weak fertilizer when watering (I do it 1/4 strength) and throughout flushing once every 2 months with plain water to avoid salt build up. Remember to let them completely dry out before watering. I hope this helps. Enjoy and good luck.

That's a pretty good first attempt! Congratulations, now you can flower many more.

:hello To Orchid Crazy
Most cattleyas flower annually provide you have given them enough (TLC) Temperature, Light and Cookies. Cattleyas are epiphytic and you should simulate their natural growing environment. They like moderate to high temperature and a daily fluctuation of around 20 degrees (F). They love the sun but hate direct sunlight; the pseudobulbs (leaves) should be light green vs dark green. Like you and me, they love to eat. Treat them with weak fertilizer when watering (I do it 1/4 strength) and throughout flushing once every 2 months with plain water to avoid salt build up. Remember to let them completely dry out before watering. I hope this helps. Enjoy and good luck.:goodluck:

Good growing Linsoo. Very pretty. If you got 1 to bloom you most certainly should get more to join the fun too. I love the excitement of a new bloom :)

I love the frilly pettles and purple is my favorite colour. Wonderful :clap: