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Originally Posted by rbarata
Maybe too much light and lack of water. Most of the pbulbs are shriveled, except one. This might indicate a poor root system.
Is it growing outdoors? Min temp?
A more detailed cultural condition whould be helpful.
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Good observations and thank you.
I made 14 divisions from the mother plant in January 2024 because it was not blooming. I thought it was too crowded and couldn’t give it sufficient water. That might explain the older bulbs being shriveled.
The new growth has been outdoors with plenty of water and sunshine. Past 5 days been lows 70 degrees F and high of 87 F; but prevailing temperatures have been lows of 60 and highs of 80 F.
I’m experimenting with the 14 divisions, some inside under cattleya light and others outside.
Maybe they’re getting sufficient light and water this season but my temps are too high at night coinciding with increasing daylight ( up until solstice a few weeks ago) and additionally coinciding with the bulbs maturing keeping them in a vegetative state ?
Photo below of one of the indoor growing ones; with 2 new growths maturing.