How do I trim Cattleya after bloom - Orchid Board

cbloveday · #1 03-26-2009, 08:05 PM

I bought 4 cattleya's in bloom and they were large so there were several bulbs which had previous stems cut and all that remained was a dried stem with wrap in emerging from the top of the bulb.
When my blooms died, I cut the flowering stem like the others, just above the bulb.

What if anything else do I need to do? Is this correct?

One of them which has like 7 bulbs has a fresh bulb which appears to have a stem emerging from it.

If pics are needed, I can supply tonight.

Thanks Curtis

Zoi2 · #2 03-26-2009, 08:47 PM

Pictures really do help.
Joann

cbloveday · #3 03-26-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoi2

Pictures really do help.
Joann

Joann,

I will be sure to put them up tonight. Thanks for helping

cbloveday · #4 03-27-2009, 12:09 AM

Joann,

Here ya go!

Do you see where an old flower spike was and is now dried? I also included a bulb that appears to be spiking.

Virgil · #5 03-27-2009, 09:51 AM

looks like you made the right cuts, the first photo with the nubbin , I have had some develope with out a sheath but most do not,
Virgil

cbloveday · #6 03-27-2009, 11:49 AM

I thought I would include some more pictures from last night and the catts when they wer in bloom.

Thanks for looking and thanks for your help!

Zoi2 · #7 03-27-2009, 12:48 PM

Curtis, it looks like you did it right! Good job, and your collection is gorgeous.
Joann

linsoo · #8 03-27-2009, 12:51 PM

Thank you for those beautiful pictures! You must really know what your doing!
Linsoo

cbloveday · #9 03-27-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoi2

Curtis, it looks like you did it right! Good job, and your collection is gorgeous.
Joann

Joann,

Thanks for your reply and confirmation. I am a newbie and wanna take good care of my investment to ensure
many years of enjoyment and pride knowing I cared well for them! Oh, and if the collection is nice, it is because guidance I received from members like yourself!

cbloveday · #10 03-27-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by linsoo

Thank you for those beautiful pictures! You must really know what your doing!
Linsoo

Linsoo,

Lindsoo, you are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the photos. I hoped you would. I wouldn't say, I know what I am doing. If it weren't for this board and the
orchid enthusiast, my plants would not look the way they do.

With that in mind, THANK YOU!