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05-31-2011, 11:08 PM
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Cattleya Bloom Time
My first cattleya is in bud and about to bloom,yay. Just wondering what everyones experience is with blooming time? My phals have lasted from one month up to four, what can I expect from my cattleya?
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05-31-2011, 11:22 PM
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Others may have different times. but my catts last from a week to 3 weeks for most of the large ones. I have a mini hybrid that is still looking pristine 5 or 6 weeks after opening. They are not as long lasting as phals and some paphs or dens. usually but their floofiness makes up for it Bringing them out of a warm sunny area once they are open helps prolong their life. Be sure to post when it opens!
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05-31-2011, 11:23 PM
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Unfortunately Cattleyas don't last as long as phals. I have had some stay in bloom five or six weeks but generally they last three to four weeks. Good luck.
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06-02-2011, 10:29 AM
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2-5 weeks in my experience. Waxy flowers last longer than 'soft' ones, and as already mentioned keeping them away from sun & heat will help.
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06-02-2011, 11:16 AM
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Many bloom 3 to 5 weeks, and I suppose that if you have a mature pot with many plants in it, it woud extend the bloom a little. If you have one of the hybrids, such as Cattletonia or Potinara, they at least bloom a few times a year. Much as I love the Catts, 3 weeks a year is not enough in my opinion.
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06-02-2011, 03:49 PM
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I concur that they will last 3 to 5 weeks.
For this reason, you need to have MULTIPLE plants that bloom at different times of the year so as to always have something in flower
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06-02-2011, 05:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eyebabe
I concur that they will last 3 to 5 weeks.
For this reason, you need to have MULTIPLE plants that bloom at different times of the year so as to always have something in flower
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I agree! You can never have too many orchids.
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06-10-2011, 08:56 PM
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It's Opening!
Thanks for the advice everyone. It is finally opening for me to enjoy!!!! It isn't all the way but I had to post a picture. There is 1 other bud that will open tomorrow and 2 more that are about a week away. This is Lc. Ann Akagi 'Hihimanu'. The second image with flash shows the shiny/silky texture.
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06-10-2011, 10:17 PM
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Very pretty, way to grow!!
Joann
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