Ctstm help!! Urgent!! - Orchid Board

Call_Me_Bob · #1 12-31-2010, 02:38 PM

Hi guys. I am having some ctstm issues.

This summer I was given two noid Ctstm plants. They each had a few backbulbs and the green growth in one is now 1" the other is now 1/2"

I have been watering them like catts. Just waiting for them to go dormant. Last month at the is meeting, I inquired about why they weren't dormant. I was told to stop watering asap.

I haven't watered in two weeks. The smaller one is starting to go dormant, the leaves are yellowing and falling off. But the bulb if firm still

Hub the older one isn't. The leaves are still green but te bulb is kind of mushy.

Now here is the problem. I just found some growth at the base of the small one. I don't know what I should do, do I water it again or do I fight my instincts and keep it dry.

These are my first Ctstm but from my experiences with other orchids, it looks for like a spike it's got. But I can't be sure.
I'll try to post a picture later today.

Please help!

You can call me Bob

isurus79 · #2 12-31-2010, 03:12 PM

Any pics? How cold does your greenhouse get?

Call_Me_Bob · #3 12-31-2010, 03:38 PM

i dont have a greenhouse. i grow under lights. it doesnt get too cold. maybe like 65 sometimes

pics to come...

Call_Me_Bob · #4 12-31-2010, 04:04 PM

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-75DijTpcJ4/TR...0/DSC_0086.jpg

isurus79 · #5 12-31-2010, 04:50 PM

Based on the root growth, I would say you can start watering the plant with the growth in 3 weeks. Treat it like it is spring time for the plant and water/fertilize like crazy when the time comes. Since your temps stay warm, don't worry about rot.

kavanaru · #6 01-01-2011, 06:08 AM

As Steve already said, this plant is actively growing and therefopre should be watered. What worries me is the fact that you say one PB is "mushy".... Do you have a picture of that PB and explain better "how mushy" it is? just shriveled soft, orchanging color and like ifit is liquid inside?

Call_Me_Bob · #7 01-01-2011, 02:36 PM

it looks normal, but its not as firm as it used to be

kavanaru · #8 01-01-2011, 02:44 PM

then don't worry that much about it

but keep an eye open and check regularly that PB...

Call_Me_Bob · #9 01-02-2011, 11:09 AM

thanks all! i wouldve watered like you advised before ramon, but a friend at the os scared me with rots and stuff. thanks for helping everyone

Call_Me_Bob · #10 01-02-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavanaru

As Steve already said, this plant is actively growing and therefopre should be watered. What worries me is the fact that you say one PB is "mushy".... Do you have a picture of that PB and explain better "how mushy" it is? just shriveled soft, orchanging color and like ifit is liquid inside?

steve said to start watering in 3 weeks. not immediately.