Project 2016: Cattleya walkeriana

[Orchid Whisperer]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

The mounted walkeriana I received from Andy's has a very thin type of moss (not sphagnum) under the roots and not much of it. Most of the roots are already beyond where the moss is. Hope that helps.

It does help - thanks! I may have some wood at home with moss already established and growing. I'll have a look tomorrow.

[No-Pro-mwa]

I wish mine biggest one would stay closer together like yours. Mine is getting to much space between the psb. Why is this?

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Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer

No pics right now, but all 3 of mine have new shoots and/or roots growing.

I still have not decided on mounting one of the potted ones, or whether to just leave them both in the pot. I need to look at possible mount wood pieces I have and decide if they would be a good fit for one of my potted ones.

Anyone here grow C. walkeriana mounted? If yes, would you recommend a mount straight on bare wood, or with a sphagnum pad tied over the roots? Many of the walkeriana mounts I've seen online are just roots growing on bare wood, which is how I am growing my (very happy) Brassavola 'Little Stars'

Baker's culture in Orchid Wiz says with walkeriana it does not recommend the moss and a fairly course grooved bark works well. It says it may not become established if moss is used as it holds too much moisture.

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Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

I wish mine biggest one would stay closer together like yours. Mine is getting to much space between the psb. Why is this?

That's just how walkeriana grows. The coeruleas have really tight spacing, and the normal form sprawls. Look at my 2 earlier in the thread.

[Jenascrich]

So glad I can participate as it will be a great way for me to learn. is this the thread that we are using the throughout the project? I was going to order one online expecting to pay about 35.00 with shipping. I decided to check Home Depot really quick with no expectations and BAM!! Got the last one for 7 bucks!

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[Jenascrich]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

I just went to the nearest Lowes and, amazingly enough, they had bag babies ($6.98) and, even more amazingly, they had a Cattleya walkeriana 'Carmela' seedling. It wasn't in the greatest shape but it does have a new growth so I am not too worried. I am soaking it in Seaweed solution overnight to give it a boost. Comparing it to my older C. walkeriana, it is going to be a few years before it blooms.

I just bought the same one at Home Depot. I was so happy, so everyone should check both stores as it was only 7.00

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Originally Posted by Jenascrich

So glad I can participate as it will be a great way for me to learn. is this the thread that we are using the throughout the project? I was going to order one online expecting to pay about 35.00 with shipping. I decided to check Home Depot really quick with no expectations and BAM!! Got the last one for 7 bucks!

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Wow! Lucky you!

[Jenascrich]

Here is my little guy I got today
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[Yazz]

Just got my coerulea today in the mail. It's a little guy. Hope it flowers this year...

[u bada]

hey, fun post... probably my favorite cattleya species. and probably because it's one of the smallest and has a big flower and can grow outdoors in LA!

I finally just got one in winter 2015, a seedling from Cal orchid, an alba x semi alba (pendentive x tokyo #1) and been waiting and waiting for it to bloom... they sorta said it was pretty close to blooming size but no such luck. pic attached.

It grew one nice growth last year and that's about it. it gets fairly high light outside on my balcony (get's down to upper 30's for a spell in winter, and up to mid 90's, sometimes more in summer), and i spray water it mostly when I water down the mounts (I can overwater potted plants, so just trying to keep steady with this guy)... reading info here, i guess I'll soak water it more.

Considering what i've read here don't feel so bad it hasn't flowered for me yet, waiting 3 or 5 years would drive me nuts though!

all you people who can find it at lowe's, OMG you lucky bastar*'s! (well, maybe i should go look now)