The Lovely C. luteola
 

This Catt has taken all manner of abuse, and just keeps going! Its a great little mini, but it has a weird smell. (kinda stinky plastic? Not strong though) Smell aside, I adore it, and after looking at these pics from last blooming, I vow to give it a little extra attention starting now!

Love the orchid sitting on the sofa....very nice blooms! Good growing!

Nice! What is your secret for blooming it. I have had mine less than a year and wonder what the trick is. Do you need to neglect it?

Mine gets tons of light (south-facing), gets crispy dry very quick between watering, and flowers as soon as a pseudobulb is done growing. Other than that, nothing special, its in my living room window! Its the only Catt that hasnt sunburned there, either.

Very nice plant, and I really like the subtle colouring in the lip!

Great little luteola but I have a silly question, you say you are growing it indoors, where are all the oxalis weeds coming from? :biggrin:

I think the secret is to let it sit and sleep on a comfortable sofa :D

What a cutie!

Thanks everyone! The rotten oxalis hitched a ride from the greenhouse I bought it, and after repotting it and checking every nook and cranny, I am finally rid of it! The pic is from the second flowering after I bought it and hadnt repotted it yet.

This one has been on my wish list for awhile and after seeing your beautiful blooms-it has now made the top of the list.
Joann

Thats great to hear!! Its a wonderful indoor plant, because its so tiny, and isnt fussy about humidity (well, mine isnt anyways! lol)

I hope you realize I was joking. I know in my greenhouse I cringe if I see it because it is so hard to get rid of.

I know what you mean, it spreads like wild fire! I made the mistake of touching a loaded seed pod, and got one right in the eye! Those things can go a long way!

Oooo! Nice mount!! Your little guy looks very close to blooming size. Mine wasnt much bigger with its first flowering. (approx. 3 inches, including leaf). How much light does yours get?

My little one has a ways to go too! I can't wait for it to bloom! Hope mine will look as nice!

I love these types of Catts. I'm not a fan of the big floofy corsage types, but these little ones are just fantastic!

Love those colour combo's! Beautiful.

I've got to admit I really like the big 'uns too!

Cheers,
Tony



you learn more from failure than success

Possibly, but it ain't as much fun!

the oxalis probably came from the first orchid plant that I purchased in 1977. Now, it's covering much of my lawn! :(

Now, I don't bother to eradicate it from my orchids; I control it. It helps to provide some even moisture to the media! :biggrin:

--Stitz--

love it!

That is until it completely takes over the pot, just like it did your lawn, and just about kills your plant.

Been there done that and ever want to go there again. :rofl:

Beautiful and well grown from what I can see.

Ah, well, to each their own. ;)