Q about Cattleya Royal Cognac

[Ray]

I am not aware that any cattleya needs a “rest period”. Or maybe I should say, they sure never got them under my care! It should be fine under the regimen you give your other catts, but I’d lay off the fertilizer until you see active growth.

Have you checked the root system?

Newly acquired plants can sometimes take a break when brought into different conditions, and maybe that was extended by it being winter. I’ll bet it “wakes up” soon, with longer, warmer days, and I’d bet you could ensure that with Kelpak/KelpMax added to your regimen.

[jellycat]

Hi Ray!

Yes the root system seems to be ok, like old roots but no rotting or anything pathological going on, of course no new tips either.

Re the kelpmax: I forgot it got that once every month as well!

Originally Posted by Ray

I am not aware that any cattleya needs a “rest period”. Or maybe I should say, they sure never got them under my care! It should be fine under the regimen you give your other catts, but I’d lay off the fertilizer until you see active growth.

Have you checked the root system?

Newly acquired plants can sometimes take a break when brought into different conditions, and maybe that was extended by it being winter. I’ll bet it “wakes up” soon, with longer, warmer days, and I’d bet you could ensure that with Kelpak/KelpMax added to your regimen.

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Thanks Roberta, I'll give it some time

Originally Posted by Roberta

First, there is no such thing as a "bad question" ....so ask away.
I have certainly never given any Catt any sort of "rest". They may indeed slow down during the winter... orchids teach patience. This one does, I think, want to be kept on the warm side (it's half C. aclandiae) Just keep a watch for new growth... It probably needs some time to get up to blooming size. But spring does tend to "jump start" new growth.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by jellycat

Re the kelpmax: I forgot it got that once every month as well.

Is that application at 1 tablespoon/gallon or are you doing something less?

You can always try the 1 tablespoon/gallon 2 or 3 times at 1 or 2 week intervals, or try an application at 1 ounce per gallon, in order to kick-start the growth.

[jellycat]

Originally Posted by Ray

Is that application at 1 tablespoon/gallon or are you doing something less?

You can always try the 1 tablespoon/gallon 2 or 3 times at 1 or 2 week intervals, or try an application at 1 ounce per gallon, in order to kick-start the growth.

got it, I'll try increase the frequency first.

Thanks Ray!