C. percivaliana 'Summit' FCC/AOS first bloom

[silken]

I was beginning to give up on this one. I bought it in 2011 supposedly as bloom size. It put out several small sheaths since then but never developed spikes. So finally I am seeing some results and it is right on schedule. This species is known as a Christmas blooming orchid. These buds opened on the 31st of Dec. I am hoping for more blooms on each spike next year. Again, I have to wonder if my addition of a Cal/Mag supplement beginning 6 months ago is playing a role here. I am seeing lots of first blooms on stubborn Catts these last few months

[hanzy08]

I read that calcium is crucial when it comes to blooming cattleyas. I have cattleyas that has been with me but refuse to bloom and I'm still experimenting on them.

[WhiteRabbit]

Gorgeous!

Hmm ... I'm wondering if my purpuratas my benefit (bloom) with the addition of some calcium ... My smaller Catts - intermedia, and compact hybrids - all bloom fine, but my bigger species ones just don't love me

[Orchids4ever]

and a beauty it is-worth waiting for
good growing ,silken

[silken]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

Gorgeous!

Hmm ... I'm wondering if my purpuratas my benefit (bloom) with the addition of some calcium ... My smaller Catts - intermedia, and compact hybrids - all bloom fine, but my bigger species ones just don't love me

Thanks. I have a Laelia purpurata that has never bloomed and I am hoping for a change soon. But whether it is coincidence or what, I have been finally getting some stubborn Catts to bloom. The only change was the supplement and adding a pH down additive. I also had the black spot problem on some Catts which seems to be getting better with new growths since the change.

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Originally Posted by Orchids4ever

and a beauty it is-worth waiting for
good growing ,silken

Thanks Monika

[MrHappyRotter]

Wonderful

[silken]

Originally Posted by MrHappyRotter

Wonderful

Thanks!

[Pat'sCatt's]

What a beauty, love the darker contrast with the lip!

[BettyE]

Beautiful mid-winter orchid, Silken. By the way, my female cats' name is "Silky." She is a real diva! More light & some 10-30-20 should do the trick. (only after growth is mature) Works for me...BettyE.

[isurus79]

Very nice! What do you think of the scent? I always thought it was reminiscent of a stinky Bulbo, but I know some people like it!