Colmanara Wildcat 'Red Cat'

[NYCorchidman]

Yeah, they always have huge selections to choose from, most of them being either phals or oncidium intergenerics.

The problem is the quality is not that great usually, hence the low price.

But every now and then, you do see something in amazing shape, and that's when I strike. hahaha

I really enjoy shopping there. I have come home with amazing orchids for just $12.99 many times in the past years.

Usually late summer seems to be the best time.

[BettyE]

Originally Posted by Orchids4ever

Very,very nice
Beautiful Photo too

I agree! You had a lot of patience to bring this one back: that is very difficult! Congratulations...BettyE.

[silken]

Originally Posted by BettyE

I agree! You had a lot of patience to bring this one back: that is very difficult! Congratulations...BettyE.

Thanks BettyE! I nearly lost this one. It had a bulb that was rotting and was too over-potted when I got it a few years ago. So I re-potted and cut off the rotten bulb. But the rot kept moving to the next bulb which I would remove until I only had 2 healthy and one rotting bulb left. I had to get aggressive and cut away the rotting one as well as the next healthy one. That finally stopped the rot from spreading. I guess the bacteria were always in the neighbouring bulb but didn't show rot until later. So after a few years of no blooms but no more rot, it has bloomed 3 springs in a row for me. Each time increasing the number of blooms. I guess this one is a keeper

[RosieC]

Really gorgeous one!

[silken]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Really gorgeous one!

Thanks RosieC!