Cattleya violacea

[kavanaru]

Mauro, that's a nice C. violacea... I am currently doing the same as you I am growing a seedling of this (my favorite Cattleya) in order to have it better adapted to my conditions (even though I can provide warmer temps in winter, my main problem is light!)

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

Mauro, that's a nice C. violacea... I am currently doing the same as you I am growing a seedling of this (my favorite Cattleya) in order to have it better adapted to my conditions (even though I can provide warmer temps in winter, my main problem is light!)

I've been successful in adapting seedlings, Ramon. Light is no problem here as you know, a little bit warmer temps during the day I can achieve by enclosing the shade house, but nights are the true problem!
How's yours adapting?

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

I've been successful in adapting seedlings, Ramon. Light is no problem here as you know, a little bit warmer temps during the day I can achieve by enclosing the shade house, but nights are the true problem!
How's yours adapting?

it is doing well so far I have it since few months here, and have produced a new PB since then...let's see..

It is also a bit slowers, as it is a 4N plant...

[Leisurely]

I agree with Ramon. This is my favorite Cattleya species.
I recently acquired two large seedlings in 4" pots and I am going to try growing them in sphagnum in a semi-hydro pot with aliflor for moisture retention. Filling the pot half full of aliflor or expanded shale should provide a level of humidity that they like. One local grower says he has success growing in sphagnum that is kept evenly moist during warm weather and allowed to become nearly dry during the cold months.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Leisurely

I agree with Ramon. This is my favorite Cattleya species.
I recently acquired two large seedlings in 4" pots and I am going to try growing them in sphagnum in a semi-hydro pot with aliflor for moisture retention. Filling the pot half full of aliflor or expanded shale should provide a level of humidity that they like. One local grower says he has success growing in sphagnum that is kept evenly moist during warm weather and allowed to become nearly dry during the cold months.

I've been growing mine in sphagnum too with good results!