Ctna. Rojo X Ctna. Keith roth is losing roots!!! Please help!

[Mikeg]

Yes I did. Sorry about the chat and getting off so quickly my computer booted me off, again. So how far down does the skewer go?

[WhiteRabbit]

no worries
If you are growing in a plastic pot, place the skewer about midway between the center of the pot and the rim - but doesn't need to be exact. In a clay pot, skewer should be as near the center of the pot as you can get it. You can push it all the way down to bottom of pot - but at least half-way. Try to always put the skewer back in the same place to minimize damage to roots once you get some going.
I leave the skewers in the pots, but some people don't. If you don't leave them in, give it at least an hour to absorb moisture before you check.

[Mikeg]

That sounds great So I plan on getting superthrive soon. So what do I do when I get it?

[WhiteRabbit]

Initially you can use 1/4 tsp per gallon of water when watering. Tho for prolonged use, only use a drop or two per gallon of water.
When I have plants that have few or poor roots, I may use 2-3 drops in just enough water to soak the whole pot for 10 - 30 minutes.
Hard to say if it definitely helps or not - but it's worth a shot

[Mikeg]

Have you had success with the Superthrive?

[WhiteRabbit]

well I haven't done any controlled testing, but I'm happy with it

[Mikeg]

So there is noticeable difference?

[Mikeg]

And what does Ctt. stand for? And since my tag is all wrong what is it's true name? Also on the bottom of the tag it says "'Highland'" Does that mean anything special? And does cayyleya care work for this genus?

[orchidsamore]

The reason for the Ctt. is the result of the 'scientist' re-classifying many orchids. It was done last year and the name tags are the old classifications.

Ctt is short for Cattlianthe (Cattleya x Guarianthe) Guarianthe is a new sub-famly of Cattleya into which some formerly Cattleya were moved.

All those old and common Blc orchids are almost all different now.

I am in the process of correcting all the names with parentage for the photos on my web site but have 800 Cattleya to go. About 90% of the Cattleya Alliance on my gallery require new names.

They are all still Cattleya alliance and the grwoing care is the same regardless of the unfamilier names.

[Mikeg]

Ok that works Thanks!