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10-22-2008, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Well done LinSoo!  Don't you wish you could ask it what you did this last year that it particularly liked? |
10-23-2008, 03:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Location: Kona Hawaii
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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
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10-23-2008, 03:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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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
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10-23-2008, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Way to go, Linsoo!!! Doesn't it feel great! You did a great job! 
Maybe that summer vacation did her some good. |
10-23-2008, 10:08 PM
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Oooo she's a pretty one too!! Congrats to you Linsoo, you got the magic touch. Feels good eh?!  |
10-24-2008, 02:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Location: Elk Grove, CA
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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.
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10-24-2008, 02:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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That's a pretty good first attempt! Congratulations, now you can flower many more.
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10-24-2008, 02:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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 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.  |
10-24-2008, 10:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Location: North East Florida
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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  |
10-24-2008, 03:10 PM
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I love the frilly pettles and purple is my favorite colour. Wonderful  |
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