C lueddemanniana var. tipo 'Hayde' AM/SVCN x 'Sian #2'

[Cheddarbob14]

I'd like to use this thread as kind of a documentary of sorts for 1 of my first blooming size cattleyas, similar to what rbarata's thread on repotting bifoliate catt turned into (Repotting my bifoliate catt). I found the thread to be insanely informative, especially with the time stamped photos throughout the cycle. Tips, comments, constructive criticisms always welcome. I really, really hope to grow this with success!!

A brief, but informative link on lueddemanniana

Cattleya Orchid Source: Cattleya lueddemanniana

Purchased on March 18 of this year, at the Ann Arbor Orchid Festival. Sorry I do not remember what vendor, smh, will add that in if I find the business card which I know is around here somewhere. There are a total of 11 mature pseudobulbs, there were 4 blooms when purchased.

I grow indoors, east facing bay window in the southeast corner of my house, a few hours of direct sun in the am, bright indirect light the rest of the day. Only time I put any of my orchids outside is for a flush during an am rain. Watered around once per week at 25ppm N with k-lite fertilizer. Once a month I add kelpmax and a probiotic (recently switched to Inocucor).

The photos are from the day of purchase