I think there is something weird with mine as all the leaves are bent and the new growths are coming in bent. I was surprised when I got it because it came from SVO and I thought it looked a little shabby compared to everything else I got from them. I guess time will tell, but so far I'm not impressed with this one.

I think yours was a bag baby, wintergirl? They've been confused by irregular drought, strange temperatures and minimal light coming from unpredictable directions in shipping and at the store. I bet it grows properly soon.

No I could understand it if it was a bag baby. Mine is from Fred Clark at SVO. :( I'm thinking it is probably a moisture problem and maybe the new media will help. I hope :)

Zip Fred a note and a photo; I'm betting he'll give you some advice if it's cultural, or have a solution if it's a dud plant. He's always been very quick to respond to any questions I've sent his way.
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The new growths are all coming in bent? That is odd. I have not seen that before with a Cattleya. Yes, I would contact Fred and see what advice he can give you on this.

I thought it was odd too. Here is a picture of part of the broken new growth. You can see how bent it is. The plant still has an old growth with a bend like this. You can see in pictures I posted earlier. Now I think the plant had grown that way and had not been injured from shipping. I sent Fred an email and see what he thinks.

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Hi, I just started on this because of my "success" with cattleya Shilleriana I decided to do this Cattleya Walkeriana. I just bought a semi-alba X species. I will read the rest of the posts to see what's going on!

Great!! Glad you will join in on the fun :)

Andy's stuff is great, i get most of my stuff from him for lots of reasons, main one being his conditions are similar enough to mine... and other main reason, I order from him and literally get it predictably that week!...

that said, they are Near blooming size, so they'd definitely need time to get to BS, so just keep patience in mind...

but many catts are tough and are great to try mounted if you're afraid to try mounted orchids still... and considering the pic I posted of one growing on a cactus, if you miss a watering on it mounted, it would be forgiving...

Wintergirl, that kind of weak bent growth is from my experience from low light and low water intake, the combo... if not watered enough, maybe the roots are compromised in some way? anyway, it could grow back, but would need to put out new roots with a new growth so give the guy a little time... but do let us know what Fred says...

in the meantime just get another one ;)

It gets plenty of light. It had a bent leaf from Fred's when I got it, I'm sure he gave it both enough light and moisture in his greenhouse. That is why I am wondering if genetic. I am trying more moisture now, we shall see. Oh the roots are good, tons of new ones too. See the pictures.