Trying to save this cattleya

[nutgirl]

Originally Posted by Chris35rt

all potted up and clipped in place now i'll leave it alone.

Looks good!

Maureen

[Island Girl]

Originally Posted by james mickelso

Some orchids put out roots when the new growth starts but most put out roots after the new growth has become anywhere from half to completely mature. And there are a good number who don't put out roots until after they flower. Depending on what species or cultivar your catt is it may be awhile until you see roots. And roots will come from the lowest segment of the new pbulb. And yes fasten the rizome into the pot so it doesn't wiggle. Can anyone explain why?

So it doesn't wobble and break off the young roots/root tips, so it can get established faster & easier (Which applies to any genus, not just catts)... If they keep breaking, it would not have many new roots, just broken short ones, which on a rescue (esp. one without any roots at all), is not good... It only has but so much energy to give to roots/shoots before its got nothing else to give.

[james mickelso]

Don't keep it too wet. The new growth is using the older pbulbs for support not any moisture you put on the plant. the woody part of the old rizome is very susceptible to rot. Just water it once in awhile and wait for the newer pbulbs to put out roots. I think I see a immature bud at the base of the pbulb in the pic.

[Chris35rt]

Alright figured I would throw up and update. The back bulbs died and now it's just down to this one pbulb and looks like maybe one of those dormant eyes is fixing to wake up??