Cycnoches bulbs wrinkled? Anything to worry about?

[Orchidreamer]

Hello all,
I'm not new to orchids but I'm new to cycnoches. I just bought my first one in spike, and it has 2 leafless bulbs and 1 leafed bulb with two spikes. I didn't look carefully when I first got it two weeks ago, but I noticed that the two older bulbs are slightly wrinkled, if you look very closely at the surface. If I press them firmly using my thumb and index fingers, they feel a little soft...just a little bit. The newest leafed growth doesn't feel this way.

I don't know if I'm not watering it enough? It is potted in some sort of expanded clay pellet. Or if the flowers are stressing out the plant (it has 32 flowers )? Is this anything to worry about? The roots are good, and I see no signs of rot, which I heard is common in these types of orchids.

[Hugorchids]

Remove any dead leaves covering the older bulbs and look carefully for any discoloration. Cynoches are prone to rot, especially during cold/wet spells. I would cut them out immediately if you find out it has soft rot as it spreads very quickly. Post a picture to be certain.

[Orchidreamer]

Ok I tried removing the dead leaves. I did a pretty messy job I think, and I wasn't able to peel off the really thin layers, which were stuck fast to the bulbs.

Here's a pic:


The 2 bulbs in the foreground are the leafless ones I'm talking about. Notice how the surface is kind of wrinkled...

[kavanaru]

I would not worry about those PBs at all, and would also not cut anything off... they look very healthy in this pic

[Boxster01]

Yeah I wouldnt worry about the old shriveled bulbs. I have a C chlorochilon and 2 other catasetums and I just leave the old spent bulbs be.

Not familiar with the exact kind you have in the pic, but you would like the scent from a CC, they smell like Bazooka bubble gum to me

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Yeah, I agree they look fine.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Boxster01

Not familiar with the exact kind you have in the pic...

Looks like Cyc. pentadactylon.