Ctsm. Bela Vista's Sangria 'Jamie's Purple Passion' HCC/AOS x Ctsm. pileatum v.

[isurus79]

I got this division from a friend last summer and wasn't expecting a bloom this spring. Anyway, the flowers were a day or so past their prime. However, I want to show how desiccated these can get without a problem. I let this soak in water yesterday so the spag can fully rehydrate. I'll post additional pics showing the bulbs fattening back up as it happens.

#Catasetum Bela Vista's Sangria 'Jamie's Purple Passion' HCC/AOS x Ctsm. #pileatum v. imperale 'SVO Blood Red' grown in #Austin #Texas. #Flowers are a day past prime and this plant needs water!! No more dormancy for this one. #nofilter #flowersofinstagra by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr

[Dollythehun]

Steve, those flowers are huge! What exactly is it? I don't recognize the abbreviation. I apologize for my ignorance.

[isurus79]

Thanks! Ctsm is Catasetum.

[fishmom]

I'm looking forward to seeing those pics of the fatter old bulb. Did you repot this plant earlier, or are you assuming the sphag is still in good shape?

[AvantGardner]

Nice lip! Thanks for the whole plant picture, that pb reminds me of nightmares I've had! Lol.

[DeaC]

Appreciate your pix as my 4 newbies from SVO look similar. I've started watering them well but do you suggest soaking instead? TY

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by fishmom

I'm looking forward to seeing those pics of the fatter old bulb. Did you repot this plant earlier, or are you assuming the sphag is still in good shape?

I'm still using the same spag from last year.

Originally Posted by AvantGardner

Nice lip! Thanks for the whole plant picture, that pb reminds me of nightmares I've had! Lol.

lol This is probably an extreme example of what can happen with these guys. I think chopping it up last year and throwing a bloom spike shrank the bulbs quite a bit more than would normally happen.

Originally Posted by DeaC

Appreciate your pix as my 4 newbies from SVO look similar. I've started watering them well but do you suggest soaking instead? TY

I ran water through the pot for about 30 seconds. Getting completely dry spag wet after complete desiccation is tricky, so a soak could work well. Don't let it sit too long though and let the plant dry before next watering.

[isurus79]

Update: Its been a week. I soaked the media once and Mother Nature poured once. Bulbs are nearly back to normal.

Catasetum Bela Vista's Sangria 'Jamie's Purple Passion' HCC/AOS x Ctsm. #pileatum v. imperale 'SVO Blood Red' by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr