Odcdm. Catatante 'Kilauea Karma'
 

This is a very prolific plant. I am repotting this after the blooms...its got 4 new growths and its just getting bigger...
I like the burnt orange / brown coloring...and the spray of flowers it can produce

Gorgeous, Bud!

Love the colours -- So pretty :clap:

Love that orange colour! :love: The plant itself looks pretty awesome too.

That's lovely Bud!

Beautiful! And nice roots too I see ;)

Beautiful orchid this obviously very well grown. Good job.

ooo! love the color, and great display of blooms! :wtg:

That spike is huge! And nice color. Bud, is that 2 sibs in the same pot, or are the blooms on the smaller spike getting darker as they age? Either way, it's cool to see the 2 color variations. :)

Whoops, I see now it is labeled as a clone. Still I'm curious if the other spike bloomed a different shade of orange??

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Thanks, Gage...theres two spikes but the other one I accidentally bent so it was dying(hence the odd color)
There is 4 new growths and I am sure they too will produce flowers; I would have blooms til Christmas!...its a big plant originally in a 4 inch plastic pot then I repotted it on a 6" round glass vase that I drilled four holes...it is trying to get out of the glass and there is no stopping it...it loves the windowsill bright light and the once a week seaweed mix I guess...

Ah that explains it. Such a nice one you've got there. It's such a plus when the blooms you love are on a plant that is vigorous. :)

I soak them alternated weekly in seaweed mix and worm tea mix ...seaweed for the leaves and worm tea for the roots...it gives them enough energy to bloom and produce new growths...last summer it did enjoy its stay on the fire escape with the hot and very humid Manhattan atmosphere(I think its the sun and the air=thats my greatest secret)

Help. Just bought two plants, and the flowers are dying off. Also, I can't find care instructions anywhere. I'm afraid I'm going to loose them. I also think they need to be re-potted.

Thank you,

Mary Jo

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I forgot to mention, they are the Kilauea Karma variety.

MaryJo, you need to provide us with pictures to help you better.....your grow zone, where your plant is located in a window or under a tree facing what direction sun=south, north, east or west....what is the humidity percentage and air flow....how often do you water it and feed it with fertilizer
Your plant is a hybrid in the Oncidium alliance, I suggest you research or google Oncidium culture.

That is a beast of a plant very healthy looking leaves with nice roots and lots of flowers. Very nice.

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Wonderful!

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very nice Bud. as usual. the flower color is really nice. good growing.

Very nice plant Bud! Just a quick question...what is the media that you are using. If you make your own, will you share the ratios? Thanks

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My Oncidium orchid mix is made with:
•Small Coconut Husk Chips
•Small Sponge Rock - Perlite
•Small charcoal
•Small lava rock
•Rice Hulls = you can order online

Choose an orchid mix blend has small particle ingredients = this will allow delicate root systems to grow and is designed to promote effective nutrient uptake because of increased root contact with the medium.
The coconut chips must be soaked and prewashed twice…if possible filter; wash and clean them as many times as necessary until there is no more dark color in the water to be sure the finished product is in the best possible condition for use.
One coffee mug full each media and make sure to dry any leftover mix very well before storage. Then just soak it overnight before potting again.

Old post but lovely plant!

Thank You, Tommy !