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Old 10-09-2008, 09:09 AM
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Almost lost this one. I was unaware it was severely attacked by root mealy bugs. At the end of the last year I suddenly noticed the plant shriveling and decided to unpot it to check the roots. Right in time, because the plant would most likely have died if I hadn't done. I treated and repotted it in moss. The new pseudo bulb came healthy, but shorter than the previous (understandable!), and I wasn't expecting any flowers, but then... surprise!

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Old 10-09-2008, 09:16 AM
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Fantastic safe Mauro! What a loss it would have been
Well worth the efforts I might add - truly a stunning orchid for sure
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Nice save! This is one of my favorites.
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Way to go, Mauro. I like that one a lot.

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Very nice looking flower Mauro. Do you give this species as much light as your amethystoglossas and aclandiaes?
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I think this is one of my favorite Catt species. Very beautiful Mauro, and good save!
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Thanks! You're all nice guys!

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Very nice looking flower Mauro. Do you give this species as much light as your amethystoglossas and aclandiaes?
Yes, the same level!
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Old 10-10-2008, 12:23 AM
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Hey Mauro, well worth the save. How did you save it exactly? I find it impossible to get rid of mealy bugs.
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The plant itself looks a little rough but beautiful flower. Nice save! (Only comes from years of experience and knowing what and when to do)
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Hey Mauro, well worth the save. How did you save it exactly? I find it impossible to get rid of mealy bugs.
I know what you mean, Tindo. If the plant can't be unpotted for some reason, I agree it is really difficult to get rid of mealy bugs without the use of systemic insecticides. In my case, I carefully brushed the entire plant, especially the roots, using soft teeth brush and coconut soap. After the cleaning, I sprayed it with one of those common domestic insecticides (a pyrethroid, using water as solvent). I let it dry, hanging in a shady position, and repeated the process two days later.


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The plant itself looks a little rough but beautiful flower. Nice save! (Only comes from years of experience and knowing what and when to do)
Thanks, Don!

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