What to do with "Back Bulbs"? - Orchid Board

GardenTheater · #1 08-08-2011, 12:40 AM

It's way past time to repot C. Carl Hausermann 'Lucy'. What can I do with all the pbulbs I remove? I don't have space to grow them. I know to keep at least three in a row when I cut. I think I'll have 9 to 12 "spare" bulbs when it's done. Some migh even have eyes. Thanks for suggestions.

glengary54 · #2 08-08-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GardenTheater

It's way past time to repot C. Carl Hausermann 'Lucy'. What can I do with all the pbulbs I remove? I don't have space to grow them. I know to keep at least three in a row when I cut. I think I'll have 9 to 12 "spare" bulbs when it's done. Some migh even have eyes. Thanks for suggestions.

You might consider selling bare-root divisions, I might be interested if the price is right. Would love to see a picture of the plant we are talking about.

orchidsamore · #3 08-08-2011, 03:09 PM

Why do you feel it is necessary to divide the plant. These look great when they get to 10-12 inch pots or baskets.

You can always remove a few of the oldest bulbs (furthest from the growing direction) and re-pot into the same pot if space is the issue.

Daethen · #4 08-08-2011, 03:11 PM

I would love to try some back bulbs as well if you decide to get rid of some of them.

dounoharm · #5 08-08-2011, 04:23 PM

lucy is a great plant, anyone recieving these back bulbs will be very lucky.....its a great plant!

epiphyte78 · #6 08-08-2011, 06:12 PM

I highly recommend RSS subscribing to the Back Bulb Blog.

GardenTheater · #7 09-07-2011, 02:16 PM

Sorry I haven't posted sooner. Thanks for all the good ideas. I was slow to decide on what medium to use and then could not find a local hydroponic store. Anyway I ordered the ceramic medium from Ray and bought a huge pot. Once I get the medium and orchid repotted I'll see if there are bulbs that don't fit in the pot. I waited too long and it's pleated and looking unhappy. I suspect the bark has broken down and there is root rot. I've been a bad orchid mom. Can't wait to get the new medium.

Zoi2 · #8 09-07-2011, 11:35 PM

Are you planning on using the Prime Agra as as the potting media or going with semi hydro? If you're planning semi hydro (S/H) it would be best to repot when new roots are growing.
Joann

RJSquirrel · #9 09-08-2011, 06:28 AM

Orchid backbulbs

too much info for me to plagiarize copy and paste unknowingly, but its all good info on backbulbs

.. Ive tried a few zygo bulbs and they sit and sit and sit..still sitting

GardenTheater · #10 09-14-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoi2

Are you planning on using the Prime Agra as as the potting media or going with semi hydro? If you're planning semi hydro (S/H) it would be best to repot when new roots are growing.
Joann

I'm planning to use it as a potting media. New roots are growing now and Prime Agra should arrive tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.