Cattleya walkeriana/nobilior spikes

[isurus79]

All,

I've been asked several times recently what a spike for either Cattleya walkeriana or nobilior looks like. Turns out this is the perfect time of year to ask such a question! Check out the spikes on a some nobilior, walkeriana, and Brazilian Jewel (nobilior x walkeriana).


Here's a video showing my current spikes in the greenhouse: Spiking Cattleya walkeriana & nobilior - YouTube

Here's a nobilior spike from December 2018:
Nobilior spikes from December 2018 by Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, on Flickr

[DirtyCoconuts]

That’s crazy. Are they the only catts that dont flowers from the top of the pbulb?

I’d have called that a new growth for sure!!

[Jeff214]

Thanks Stephen, video was very helpful - great to have a visual aid, especially for a first time grower like me. Mine are looking thin and pointy... we shall see!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

That’s crazy. Are they the only catts that dont flowers from the top of the pbulb?

Yep! But every now and then you'll get a growth from the top of the bulb, just confuse people! lol

Originally Posted by Jeff214

Thanks Stephen, video was very helpful - great to have a visual aid, especially for a first time grower like me. Mine are looking thin and pointy... we shall see!

Fingers crossed for blooms!

[thefish1337]

Really nice to see what the spikes look like early on

[isurus79]

Here's an update: Spiking Cattleya walkeriana & nobilior II - YouTube