BLC George King 'Serendipity' AM/AOS in bloom

[SJF]

Originally Posted by Paphman910

Not sure because she bought them as compots and they are mericlones. She grew them for about 1 year and moved them into 4 inch pots. It had 4 bulbs that were about 5 inches high.

The newest bulb and leaf is about 8 inches high.

thanks

[Paphman910]

Originally Posted by SJF

thanks

Sorry, didn't answer your question!

I had grown the plant for 2 years and it was real pale yellow and slow growing until I added more fertilizer to it.

It is really vigorous this spring and I grow them really warm year round.

[SJF]

Originally Posted by Paphman910

Sorry, didn't answer your question!

I had grown the plant for 2 years and it was real pale yellow and slow growing until I added more fertilizer to it.

It is really vigorous this spring and I grow them really warm year round.

No, you did. I am hoping if I purchase one it is vigorous. Maybe this variety isn't?

[Paphman910]

Originally Posted by SJF

No, you did. I am hoping if I purchase one it is vigorous. Maybe this variety isn't?

Hard to say. Tiny mericlone plants or even Cattleya seedlings can take up to 5-7 years before they reach maturity. A very slow process for them to grow!

Once they are mature the new pseudobulb won't take that long to grow. I think that is what is happening to my Cattleya.