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03-31-2007, 04:34 PM
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Cattleya skinneri var alba
Our cattleya are setting spikes we think. We can see the spikes within a thin "bag". Its as thin as you can look through it almost.
Now my question. There are 2 of thoose bags. One is green the other one is getting browner by the day. Is this a step in the process for it to bloom or is there something wrong?
If something is wrong what can we do to prevent the green one from getting brown too?
I can add that it looks like the thing inside the bag is growing.
Attached are some pics of the bags....
Regards
Henke
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03-31-2007, 04:44 PM
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Yep, they are setting up for a great blooming show. You should at this time continue on a steady watering regimen and don't forget they love light. Once they have bloomed they will go into a resting period and once you see the roots waking up you can repot the it if needed. Remembering to put in a pot where you do not have to repot it for a few years, but don not go to large....great job  |
03-31-2007, 05:00 PM
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Looks like blooms in your future Don't forget to post a picture when they open . Gin |
03-31-2007, 05:06 PM
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I think the 'browning' of the spata (the name of the 'bags') is due to low atmosferic humidity, but it doesn't harm the buds. Don't forget to share the show!
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03-31-2007, 05:33 PM
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 Can't wait to see the show! |
04-01-2007, 10:39 AM
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looks like its doing great! I might keep an eye on those 'bags' just in case the blooms might need some help getting out. Just my 2 cents worth though. Be sure to keep us updated.
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04-02-2007, 09:37 AM
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You will be quite pleased with the wonderful scent too! The plant looks quite happy and healthy and I look forward to the pictures. Great job.  |
04-03-2007, 08:28 PM
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Congrats on those blooms! Can't wait to see the finished products!!!!!
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04-04-2007, 11:50 AM
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Just don't forget to post pictures when the show begins.
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04-06-2007, 06:00 PM
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Update
Hi,
Well the Alba is coming along fine. The fist bloom spike has penetrated the spata. Its growing fast. The fisrt of the photos attached is from the 3:rd of April, the second one is from today. 
The speed it grows with is amazing to me. We tender it carefully and I promise to come back with posts once the flowers breaks.
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