How do I trim Cattleya after bloom
 

I bought 4 cattleya's in bloom and they were large so there were several bulbs which had previous stems cut and all that remained was a dried stem with wrap in emerging from the top of the bulb.
When my blooms died, I cut the flowering stem like the others, just above the bulb.

What if anything else do I need to do? Is this correct?

One of them which has like 7 bulbs has a fresh bulb which appears to have a stem emerging from it.

If pics are needed, I can supply tonight.

Thanks Curtis

Pictures really do help.
Joann

Joann,

I will be sure to put them up tonight. Thanks for helping
:biggrin:

Joann,

Here ya go!

Do you see where an old flower spike was and is now dried? I also included a bulb that appears to be spiking.

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looks like you made the right cuts, the first photo with the nubbin , I have had some develope with out a sheath but most do not,
Virgil

I thought I would include some more pictures from last night and the catts when they wer in bloom.

Thanks for looking and thanks for your help!
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Curtis, it looks like you did it right! Good job, and your collection is gorgeous.
Joann

Thank you for those beautiful pictures! You must really know what your doing!
Linsoo

Joann,

Thanks for your reply and confirmation. I am a newbie and wanna take good care of my investment to ensure
many years of enjoyment and pride knowing I cared well for them! Oh, and if the collection is nice, it is because guidance I received from members like yourself! :waving

Linsoo,

Lindsoo, you are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the photos. I hoped you would. I wouldn't say, I know what I am doing. If it weren't for this board and the
orchid enthusiast, my plants would not look the way they do. :bowing

With that in mind, THANK YOU! :blushing: