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07-11-2024, 01:06 PM
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Receiving new seedlings in summer
As the title says, I have received two new Catasetums from Fred Clarke a few days ago. These are seedlings with new growth. Both have extensive roots on the original bulbs, but new growth with minimal roots. When they were unpacked they were very dry, being in Fred's typical densely packed sphagnum moss and peanuts. Here's the question: Should I water now or wait till the new growth roots are long enough? My gut said they could use some water, though the older bulbs weren't shriveled. I wet the moss, placed the pot in another pot with a half-inch of water in the bottom (just enough to reach the bottom of the pot), and set it up in the tent. I will be watching for results, but I'd like to hear the opinions of the catasetum growers on the board.
Thanks in advance.
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07-11-2024, 01:18 PM
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I'm not an expert but I wouldn't feel any urge to water if old pseudobulbs are plump.
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07-11-2024, 01:28 PM
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Surest bet... send Fred an email and ask...
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07-11-2024, 01:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roberta
Surest bet... send Fred an email and ask...
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I sent a note to Steve. Didn't think about contacting Fred. Thanks for that reminder. |
07-14-2024, 08:40 PM
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Photos are needed! I suspect it's safe to water right now, but a photo would go a long way.
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07-15-2024, 09:10 AM
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07-15-2024, 09:45 AM
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Those look to be in full swing to me! Id water like crazy
Last edited by Louis_W; 07-15-2024 at 09:47 AM..
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07-15-2024, 11:34 AM
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Put it back in its pot ans water water water!
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07-15-2024, 01:43 PM
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Yep, it's a good time to pour on the water!
---------- Post added at 11:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:42 AM ----------
Also, those roots in the photos are from the 2024 growths!
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07-16-2024, 02:50 PM
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Thank you one and all!
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