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Old 08-03-2011, 12:57 AM
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My collection has so far been limited to an Oncidium, some Zygopetalums, Cymbidiums, and Phalaenopsis orchids. Looking online though; trying to find a present from me to me, I finally found some intergeneric Cattleya hybrids which I hadn't seen before, that tickle my fancy. I love my local orchid place, but I suppose my tastes are a bit deviant and are not satisfied in their normal range of Cattleyas (I'd rather get greens, reds, yellows and oranges before I add in pinks and purples.)

The only option I had was to order young specimens (I do realise I'll be waiting years for them to flower, but I have patience), and I'd just like any advice on how best I can help them acclimatize to their new conditions and recuperate after their time in transit? I've heard Seasol can be good for perking them up.

They are being imported from Queensland into Western Australia. I would appreciate any advice shared.

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Old 08-03-2011, 01:01 AM
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Hello and welcome to the OB.
Are these plants coming to you potted or bareroot?Joann
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Old 08-03-2011, 01:10 AM
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They're potted. I wouldn't have been confident enough with my orchid tending skills to order bare-rooted.

Edit: and thanks for the welcome. I've been lurking about mooching off your collective wisdom for eight months or so now, it's a credit to what a great resource this forum is that it's been that long without me feeling I needed to ask a question of my own.

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When I get small catts through the mail they are pretty dry. The only thing I do is water well and put them on the isolation shelf for about a month. My shelf is in a South window but the light intensity is about 1500-2000fc. After they acclimate to my conditions I either put them outside (summer) or into the grow room and water and fertilize with the rest of the plants.
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Old 08-03-2011, 02:00 AM
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Thank you so much for the advice Joann, it reassures me greatly to now have a plan for how to deal with them once they get here.
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i dont do anything special to acclimate them, i just treat em like the rest of my collection....catts are very tough and hardy plants....enjoy them!
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For a little bit of a 'kick start', if you have access to some liquid seaweed. A good spray about once a week for the first month usually gets my gals going pretty well. I agree that catts, even little 'uns are tough! Enjoy.
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Old 08-04-2011, 07:11 AM
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Thanks for that Tony, I did read that somewhere, it's good to confirm that from another source.

And thank you also for the well-wishes dounoharm, I do hope they will survive me and someday bloom.
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