Project 2016: Cattleya walkeriana - Page 21 - Orchid Board

catherinecarney · #**201** 07-19-2016, 10:26 PM

Just took a close look at my bag baby walkeriana and it's not only growing new roots, but looks like it's got new growth as well.

It's on a shaded south facing porch with the rest of the orchids for the summer. I mist everything that's out there daily, and the plants get direct early morning sun followed by dappled shade the rest of the day. I agree with Leafmite that it seems to like the warm (and humid) weather we're having in Ohio this week.

Catherine

Leafmite · #**202** 07-20-2016, 04:37 PM

Who knew that Ohio would be perfect for growing orchids?

Leucadian · #**203** 07-23-2016, 09:35 PM

The flower is from February this year. It's C. walkeriana v. caerulea 'Azul Perfecta' x 'Edward'. I got it in 2014, at a botanical garden show, not really knowing what to expect. It was in bark, and after it bloomed I repotted it into coir chips. Not sure if that was a good idea, but I have two new happy growths, and I expect they will both bloom. I think the two flowers in the first picture are on a single lead.
I appreciate the detailed culture recommendations from CatWalker; I'll have to pay closer attention to my plant.

catherinecarney · #**204** 07-24-2016, 11:45 AM

Leucadian--nice flowers! Congratulations!

I'm finding with mine that it doesn't like damp at all--I'm definitely going to put mine on a mount sooner rather than later. I'm waiting for the new roots to get a bit bigger first...

Catherine

Orchid Whisperer · #**205** 07-24-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by catherinecarney

Leucadian--nice flowers! Congratulations!

I'm finding with mine that it doesn't like damp at all--I'm definitely going to put mine on a mount sooner rather than later. I'm waiting for the new roots to get a bit bigger first...

Catherine

Just offering

here, but if you have some new roots growing, I would go ahead and get it mounted very soon, no need for the roots to get bigger. My mounted C. walkeriana has grown well while the temperatures are hot and humidity is high.

I just tied the bare root plant to the wood mount and the plant has taken off, with roots hugging the wood. When the weather cools and it is time to bring it indoors, I may tie some moss around the roots at that time, if the plant seems to have trouble staying hydrated.

wintergirl · #**206** 07-24-2016, 03:52 PM

Most of my roots are in the air. I just wet them daily. Mine are indoors.

catherinecarney · #**207** 07-24-2016, 11:02 PM

Thank you Orchid Whisperer! I'd been debating whether to go ahead and mount while the weather is warm and humid. Seems like all the orchids I grow take off during the summer and put on plenty of new roots.

Wintergirl, I grow my mounted orchids in a south window in the house during the winter and they generally do quite well as long as I mist them once a day--I do skip a day every once in a while and it doesn't seem to phase them. Nice to know someone else grows them indoors on mounts!

Catherine

gngrhill · #**208** 07-29-2016, 01:24 AM

I just won an auction on ebay for my Walkeriana. I'm so excited because I wanted to join this project from the beginning, and have been following the posts you guys have made. It should be here in 5 or 6 days, so I will post a photo then. It comes at a nice time for me as I have lost a few plants that I accidently "cooked" in my grow space. I hope I don't let that happen again

Leafmite · #**209** 07-29-2016, 06:06 PM

I am so happy to hear that you are joining the project! What exactly are you getting?

gngrhill · #**210** 07-30-2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Leafmite

I am so happy to hear that you are joining the project! What exactly are you getting?

The title in the posting just said Cattleya Walkeriana-orchid species. No name listed, but the bloom is lavender with a white column and a touch of white on the lip. Maybe when I get it the tag will say. The plant is small , so maybe a year or two to bloom.