budding cattleya walker...
 

Hey any Catt. walkeriana pros out there? Have a flamea form, and am curious how to get the best colour of the flower in relation to light exposure. I grow currently under a metal halide 1000w bulb with about a meter between the reflector and the plant. Does increases light produce better colour, or should I let the bud develop in a shaded intermediate area? Any tips.


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Oh yeah... It's a clone of Tokutsu


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My experience with Cattleya showed me that the colours of flowers were always nicer with a weaker luminausity (1000 footcandle _ 1000 to on 1500 Lux) and a cool temperature (10 to 15°C _ 55 to 60 °F).

Thanks!


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I am editing my previous answer and posting a link to a post from the best walkeriana breeder in the US. http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-blooming.html

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And another post you might find helpful from the same breeder. http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-divina-3.html

I would scroll back to read the whole thread, but the third page addresses your question in this post directly.

Thanks!


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