When should I water this Catasetum

[hanzy08]

I just acquired this mini catasetum and I know most people go by the roots to determine when it is time to water but I can't really see the new roots on this one. the media is bone dry and the older growth is starting to shrivel or atleast that's how it looks to me.

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[Mandy2705]

I only have one catasetum and so far so good. Mine is about that size and right now I am only spritzing the top media. I am by no means an expert on catasetum, I can only tell you what is working for mine at the moment I have heard you gradually increase watering as the growth gets bigger. Hopefully others will chime in. What is the name of your catasetum?

[katrina]

It's big enough to be watering and fertilizing heavy right now. Actually, from the looks of it, it could used the extra water and fert a few weeks ago. No worries though...better a little late than too early.

I typically resume watering when the new growth is big enough that the leaves are just starting to unfurl. By that time the roots are usually a good 3-4" long too but even if the roots aren't, I'll start watering.

[hanzy08]

Originally Posted by Mandy2705

I only have one catasetum and so far so good. Mine is about that size and right now I am only spritzing the top media. I am by no means an expert on catasetum, I can only tell you what is working for mine at the moment I have heard you gradually increase watering as the growth gets bigger. Hopefully others will chime in. What is the name of your catasetum?

I bought mine from sunset valley orchids. it's catasetum tigrinum x catasetum cirrhaeoids and it is a mini catsetum.

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Originally Posted by katrina

It's big enough to be watering and fertilizing heavy right now. Actually, from the looks of it, it could used the extra water and fert a few weeks ago. No worries though...better a little late than too early.

I typically resume watering when the new growth is big enough that the leaves are just starting to unfurl. By that time the roots are usually a good 3-4" long too but even if the roots aren't, I'll start watering.

Thanks! I spritz it this morning cause I can't stand how dry the media is but without fertilizer. going to up the watering now!

[Subrosa]

I agree. None of mine are nearly that well developed, and I could probably start watering a couple right now if I was impatient. I prefer to wait until I start putting them outside to water, so probably another week or two.