New cattleya schilleriana on the way!

[OrchidLoverSA]

So, this weekend I'm picking up a new cattleya schilleriana. My very first species cattleya. So far the culture seems pretty similar to how I grow my Lc,Blc etc. mixes, except perhaps brighter, but since I completely blew the budget on this one, I'd rather hear how you wonderful folks grow yours before I dive right in.

[Bolero]

I don't grow these but I look forward to seeing yours in flower. I saw one the other day with 4 spikes, quite spectacular!

[WhiteRabbit]

[OrchidLoverSA]

Thanks, will post as soon as I get it, may or may not be in flower...

Thanks for the bump :-)

[GardenTheater]

Sorry I don't have the one you mention. I got a jongheana and it seems to be doing fine growing along with my other Catts. Big fat new shoot on it. My other species are doing well too. I bet you'll do well with it.

[OrchidLoverSA]

Oh! The agony! When I went to the orchid show this weekend to pick up my order, the vendor said that he had just mounted the latest batch of catts and he would rather sell it to me toward the end of the year, when it is more established. I was dissapointed, but I must say that I was quite impressed. Some vendors just view orchids as merchandise, so it was nice to meet one who would rather sell me a well established healthy orchid later on than just take the money now and run.

At leat I got my other order from him, a paph. parishii, as well as a new zygo hybrid and a huge den
tangerinum.

[james mickelso]

They must dry out completely before watering again. Mounted is a great way to grow them.