Catamodes Black Magic 'Bordeaux' care

[Subrosa]

I like to over pot my Catasetum types, because during the height of growth they can use all the water and nutrients they can get and a bigger pot makes that easier. The downside is that since larger pots stay wetter longer, an over watering mistake early in a plants development is more likely to cause a problem. I like at least a 6" standard clay pot.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by mcmulholland

Thanks to you both. What about my question about pot size?

Originally Posted by Subrosa

I like to over pot my Catasetum types, because during the height of growth they can use all the water and nutrients they can get and a bigger pot makes that easier. The downside is that since larger pots stay wetter longer, an over watering mistake early in a plants development is more likely to cause a problem. I like at least a 6" standard clay pot.

This is probably one group that you can get away with over potting. However, many people do well with normal (think small) pot sizes! It really depends on your conditions and how often you want to water.

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by isurus79

This is probably one group that you can get away with over potting. However, many people do well with normal (think small) pot sizes! It really depends on your conditions and how often you want to water.

In my case the added weight helps keep them from blowing over in heavy winds.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Subrosa

In my case the added weight helps keep them from blowing over in heavy winds.

Ha, that'll do it! I've had plenty of my top heavy orchids go tumbling over