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08-19-2016, 08:05 PM
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Starting from scratch 1 orchid at a time
I lost everything last winter due to odd temperatures and a gnat infestation that took several well established non orchids including my grandmother 8+ yrs old hibiscus... 
I just bought this catasetum on a whim and it's spikes are finishing off and the leaves have already dropped. However for $20.00 this plant is monstrous! I am looking forward to the possible growths this should produce. However is this plants sleep cycle off? I can't remember anymore! |
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08-19-2016, 08:46 PM
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It is a bit early for dormancy. It'll do its own thing and eventually get back to right, according to your conditions and seasonal cues. Good start though!
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08-19-2016, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AvantGardner
It is a bit early for dormancy. It'll do its own thing and eventually get back to right, according to your conditions and seasonal cues. Good start though!
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Here in texas it's continuing to pour and 80 degrees this week hideously humid. So I will leave it be and let it do its normal thing now even if I start watering again in February....lol! |
08-19-2016, 10:29 PM
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08-20-2016, 02:00 AM
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Welcome back!
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08-20-2016, 04:09 AM
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Wow, that would be hard. Glad you're starting up again.
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08-20-2016, 01:39 PM
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I'm sorry you lost all your orchids, so sad. Glad your back.
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08-20-2016, 04:38 PM
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It is great to have you back!
Sorry about all the lost orchids. I am glad you have a new one!
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08-20-2016, 04:48 PM
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Thanks cambriawhay, anonymouse, estacion sica, no-pro-mwa, and leaf mite!
The largest cane is 9 inches high and the second largest is 6.5 if I play my cards right I should have some beautiful growths this coming winter/spring.
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