Cattleya Pot. Burana Beauty 'Burana' help - Orchid Board

weez1959 · #1 02-08-2010, 06:03 PM

I got this pretty little plant today and was wondering what I need to do to get it to flower this spring. Or will I have to wait a couple of years like everyone else!!

Also can I re-pot it since there are no flowers.

King_of_orchid_growing:) · #2 02-08-2010, 11:56 PM

I could be wrong, but it doesn't look like a blooming sized plant to me. Maybe in a year or two it will be.

It has no remnants of sheaths from past blooms that I can see.

If that's the case, I don't see why you couldn't repot it if it needs it.

johnblagg · #3 02-09-2010, 09:15 AM

I myself like to see new roots emerging if I am repotting ....from what I have read bifoliates dont like being repotted if they are not growing new roots and will sometimes die from it.It looks like its a bifoliate to me IDK but I would wait if it was me

mojomick · #4 02-09-2010, 09:17 AM

Does it really need to be repotted. it looks OK to me.

trdyl · #5 02-09-2010, 11:53 AM

It really depends on the condition of the medium and is it similar to what you have others potted in?

johnblagg · #6 02-09-2010, 12:39 PM

I was looking this one up in orchid wiz and it has several spiecies in its background that are bifoliates ....and when I read up on bifoliates the culture sheets say that disturbing when not in active growth is not advised as they will sometimes go into a "sulk" and will not recover and will slowly die

I think I would leave it alone untill I saw new growth of roots but thats just me being overcautios perhaps.

Unless it has a major problem why repot?

King_of_orchid_growing:) · #7 02-09-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by johnblagg

I was looking this one up in orchid wiz and it has several spiecies in its background that are bifoliates ....and when I read up on bifoliates the culture sheets say that disturbing when not in active growth is not advised as they will sometimes go into a "sulk" and will not recover and will slowly die

I think I would leave it alone untill I saw new growth of roots but thats just me being overcautios perhaps.

Unless it has a major problem why repot?

I don't think it's being over cautious. I think it's good thinking.

If you know a certain thing about your plant, you run with it.

Many different plants have many different quirks. It's up to you as a grower to know what they are and adjust accordingly.

weez1959 · #8 02-09-2010, 12:57 PM

WOW! thanks for all the info guys. I don't know for sure but it seems to be in all moss potting medium, is that ok?
here a few extra shots to help...

this one stinks but I'll add it anyways...

King_of_orchid_growing:) · #9 02-09-2010, 01:03 PM

I wouldn't do all moss for bifoliate Catts. The roots could rot out pretty easily.

In this situation, if it truly is grown in all moss, I would repot immediately.

Bifoliate Catts have a very difficult time recovering from damaged roots.

weez1959 · #10 02-09-2010, 02:38 PM

I decided to gently remove the pot to check to the bottom and besides a few packing peanuts at the bottom, it is in just moss, I replaced the pot carefully waiting for your reccommendations. If I do re-pot,
1) same pot size?
2) orchid pot with side holes or regular pot
3) potting media?

I have:
a) a mix from WillGro, General mix containing medium fir bark, coarse perlite, charcoal and chunky peat

b) charcoal

c) fir bark

d) Orchid Block, premium coir

e) moss