Smaller versions of Catasatinae?

[Lars Kurth]

Also Clowesia are smaller and very nice.

[catasetum-ian]

Originally Posted by Paul Mc

Catasetum-ian, isn't that one difficult to grow? That seems to be the concensus from what I've read about.

Also, while they still lose leaves, don't they still need light or are they more like caladium bulbs where you can just store them away in a dark corner somewhere?

Merlyn, I'll have to check those out as well!

that is what is initially was told about the denticulatum, i got mine two months back (not in the best condition i would say, loosely seated in sphag with three roots left but it was in spike though) i repotted it and now its setting out the second spike.
i won't be the most qualified person to comment that it is easy to grow but i would encourage you to try it (i culture mine in 100% charcoal)
i just store all my dormant bulbs in bright area but away from direct sunlight.

Originally Posted by Lars Kurth

Also Clowesia are smaller and very nice.

DITTO. especially if you are a clowesia fan Paul Mc.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by catasetum-ian

that is what is initially was told about the denticulatum, i got mine two months back (not in the best condition i would say, loosely seated in sphag with three roots left but it was in spike though) i repotted it and now its setting out the second spike.
i won't be the most qualified person to comment that it is easy to grow but i would encourage you to try it (i culture mine in 100% charcoal)
i just store all my dormant bulbs in bright area but away from direct sunlight.

I have to say, catasetum ian is the only person I've ever heard who can keep denticulatum alive!!! I would skip that one until you have kept some other species alive.

The most common small plants that are easy to keep are the Clowesia species and hybrids. Clowesia Rebecca Northen is probably the most famous. It's stunning to look at and even better to smell and is pretty darn small. Clowesia tends to bring down the size of its hybrids. Cycnoches barthiorum and cooperi are smaller species as well, though they can get a bit tall but don't take up much horizontal room. Cycnoches Gene E. Monnier is a hybrid between the two and is very easy to maintain and find. Good luck!