Odontocidium wildcat in bloom - my first ever rebloom!!

[astrid]

Hey everyone!

I've had the orchid bug for about 1.5 years now, and I picked this odontocidium up at Fred Meyer's last summer. I noticed a new flower spike at the end of October, and boy was I excited!!

I am extra proud because I trained the spike to grow around the bamboo stake so I don't have to use any ugly clips!

I am curious- the flower spikes that were present when I bought it were about 4 inches taller, and had several off-branches. However this flower spike is shorter and no off-branches. Do you guys know why that is? Is it because it is the second flower spike from a single pseudobulb? Is it because of too little light? Fertilizer?

Any advice would be really appreciated.

Even with a slightly smaller infloresence, I am just THRILLED about this and feel really proud.

[bellini girl]

Good job

[jcec1]

I think your initial flower spike was larger, because it came from the grower where it would be grown under ideal conditions. Once we take a plant home and especially when it is grown indoors in the house, the conditions are never quite as good. A plant growing under less than ideal conditions may not flower as well.

[WhiteRabbit]

Woooo!

It does look like it could take more light, which may be why it has fewer blooms. Of course, the grower is also probably well versed on how to get maximum blooms from plants.

I think that the time off year might also have some effect - cooler and less light while the spike was developing.

[SimJam]

I love the "jungle" feel of the pattern ... very fitting name.

I may have to add this to my list ... beautiful

[Leisurely]

Congratulations of your accomplishments.

[No-Pro-mwa]

First bloom always exiting, way to go.

[RosieC]

Love it!