Catt alliance - no i.d. My very first orchid, blooming now - Orchid Board

WhiteRabbit · #1 06-25-2013, 10:30 PM

My very first orchid! I got this in the summer of '04 at a farmer's market. It was a good beginner's orchid for me, as it refused to die no matter what I did wrong with it - including complete neglect for a number of months in winter one year

This is one of two divisions I made of it last year. Growing in a 5" clay pot, chc mix, getting some mid-afternoon sun. Grows outdoors year-round - sheltered from weather in winter, garage on the coldest nights.

4 spikes - unfortunately a number of buds blasted, so not too many blooms for that number of spikes - We had some crazy up and down temperatures in spring, so that could be why I guess.

Since being divided, it's growing crazy! lol - each of these four blooming pbulbs seem to be getting two new growths each, and some older pbulbs are also getting new growth! Might need a bigger pot already this year ....

Thanks for looking

Leafmite · #2 06-26-2013, 12:24 AM

Nice colors!
I still have my first two, a noID vanda and Blc Lady's Favorite 'Morning Mist' BM/JPG. They are astounding in their perseverance.

euplusia · #3 06-26-2013, 03:57 AM

Great you still have it. Plants can forgive a lot if on the other hand some basic needs are respected. Often beginners have more success if starting with hybrids.

Silje · #4 06-26-2013, 04:09 AM

Beautiful! Love the colours!

RosieC · #5 06-26-2013, 05:08 AM

Really gorgeous Sonya, such great colour!

BKFSRS · #6 06-26-2013, 05:40 AM

Love the bright colors. Wow.

gjanick · #7 06-26-2013, 07:23 AM

Very Nice! It has the same form and shape (different color) as my eplc Charlie Brown 'Hawaii' that I posted 6 weeks ago or so. Even the plant and leaves look similar, but I haven't been doing orchids long enough to know. It looks like an eplc of some sort to me. Greg.