Cattleyas light cycles and blooming

[rbarata]

If the roots inside are dead it means this catt is already mounted...on a pot.
So, what should I do now?
I've been misting the aerial roots approx every 3 days. Maybe that's what's keeping it alive.
Shall I continue?

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[Roberta]

Originally Posted by rbarata

If the roots inside are dead it means this catt is already mounted...on a pot.
So, what should I do now?
I've been misting the aerial roots approx every 3 days. Maybe that's what's keeping it alive.
Shall I continue?

I like the way you think! You have not only been keeping it alive, but quite happy, it appears. I think right now, keep doing what you are doing, and see if that bud develops. Once it has bloomed, you can take it out of the pot, see what is good and not good, and then you will know what to do. Use the "wood skewer" method to tell when to water, but keep misting the aerial roots even if you reduce the watering frequency. But don't abruptly change anything - you do want that flower!

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