Cattleya - My first Bloom Ever!
 

I can't believe my excitement at having my first Cattleya bloom! If I can do it anyone can!
Anyone know the name?
Linsoo

very, very beautiful!! congrats

Gorgeous! congratulations!! Is there a fragrance?

Can't name anything but beautiful, great color combos. Congrats on your first bloom you must feel pretty awesome!!!

Hi, I bought a cat on sale, it had already bloomed. I have had it for 5 yrs. & cannot get it to bloom. It's healthy & is finally outgrowing the pot. What is your secret ?

cattleya my first bloom ever!
 

I would love to share my secret - if only I knew! The only thing I did different this year was put all my orchids outside for the summer. We had the wettest summer ever here in Ontario and i fretted that my orchids were getting too much rain However they all seem to be doing better than ever! Go figure.
Linsoo

Thanks. Beautiful flowers. I over winter mine in the garage (50s) & put mine outside too. We'll see........

Of course youshould be excited! Proud also comes to mind...fantastic!!! Pat yourself on the back!!

Woo hoo Linsoo! Way to go! :cheer:

Well done LinSoo! :dance13: Don't you wish you could ask it what you did this last year that it particularly liked?

Your Orchids Name
 

I believe your orchids name is Blc. Hawaiian Night Life ’Carmela’ . see if you can find it on the INTERNET and compare the flowers.

Roland

Cattley my first bloom ever!
 

Yes would'nt it be nice if they could talk!
Thank you to everyon all for your nice words. I kinda feel as if I belng here now!
Linsoo

Way to go, Linsoo!!! Doesn't it feel great! You did a great job! :bowing

Maybe that summer vacation did her some good.

Oooo she's a pretty one too!! Congrats to you Linsoo, you got the magic touch. Feels good eh?!:D

To Orchid Crazy
Most cattleyas flower annually provide you have given them enough (TLC) Temperature, Light and Cookies. Cattleyas are epiphytic and you should simulate their natural growing environment. They like moderate to high temperature and a daily fluctuation of around 20 degrees (F). They love the sun but hate direct sunlight; the pseudobulbs (leaves) should be light green vs dark green. Like you and me, they love to eat. Treat them with weak fertilizer when watering (I do it 1/4 strength) and throughout flushing once every 2 months with plain water to avoid salt build up. Remember to let them completely dry out before watering. I hope this helps. Enjoy and good luck.

That's a pretty good first attempt! Congratulations, now you can flower many more.

:hello To Orchid Crazy
Most cattleyas flower annually provide you have given them enough (TLC) Temperature, Light and Cookies. Cattleyas are epiphytic and you should simulate their natural growing environment. They like moderate to high temperature and a daily fluctuation of around 20 degrees (F). They love the sun but hate direct sunlight; the pseudobulbs (leaves) should be light green vs dark green. Like you and me, they love to eat. Treat them with weak fertilizer when watering (I do it 1/4 strength) and throughout flushing once every 2 months with plain water to avoid salt build up. Remember to let them completely dry out before watering. I hope this helps. Enjoy and good luck.:goodluck:

Good growing Linsoo. Very pretty. If you got 1 to bloom you most certainly should get more to join the fun too. I love the excitement of a new bloom :)

I love the frilly pettles and purple is my favorite colour. Wonderful :clap:

Lovely blooms!!! Congrats, I love that feeling, I am so excited for you!!