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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-25-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By WillyT
Thanks Roberta, good idea.

Thanks Roberta, good idea.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-25-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By WillyT
Thanks Ray, I didn't think the buds are any...

Thanks Ray, I didn't think the buds are any bigger than usual but I suppose size and weight don't always go hand in hand.

So, I suppose my first thought would be is it "normal" for a spike to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-25-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By WillyT
Cattleya flower spike drooping

This cattleya has bloomed well for the last 3 years(recovery) but presently the flower spike has drooped over. All things have remained consistent. What's causing this and should I be concerned?
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Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-14-2021, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,669
Posted By WillyT
Well there you go. Expressing one's lack of...

Well there you go. Expressing one's lack of knowledge(my own) can be a learning experience provided one is open to learn. Thankyou Roberta!
Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-14-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,669
Posted By WillyT
Thankyou for the feedback. I was concerned with...

Thankyou for the feedback. I was concerned with the time of year as I am up in the PNW. That said, I was also under the impression repotting should be done shortly after flowering and I did just cut...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-14-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,669
Posted By WillyT
Time to repot Cattleya?

This was my original potting when salvaged and am unsure if I should allow 1 more pseudobulb or repot now. I just cut off the old flower stalk and am eager to eliminate all the old growth(that lying...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
One thing that annoys the heck out of me is...

One thing that annoys the heck out of me is reading a post where one is given recommendations but fails to provide follow up on the outcome of acted upon recs. Although I have provided some I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
Thankyou all for your feedback and kind words....

Thankyou all for your feedback and kind words. This little girl came with us on every camping trip last year as we worked to bring her back to health. We were extremely surprised to see buds after it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
Thankyou SouthPark. Is avoiding movement...

Thankyou SouthPark. Is avoiding movement primarily to allow for common/natural orientation of flowers?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
Buds of May

It's been a year since recovery efforts went into place. Now being rewarded with 2 beautiful buds. Curious how long buds typically take to open. It's been about 2 weeks since the buds first came...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-11-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
Thumbs up Progress

Well it's been just over 3 months and this cattleya is fighting back. Kelp supplement seems to be working wonders as there are now about 7 new roots and 1 new leaf well underway. Is fertilizer now...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
With root promotion being the fundamental first...

With root promotion being the fundamental first step here there is one other question I should ask. Is a home with East/West exposure in the PNW even a viable home for this plant?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2019, 10:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
Hmmmm, I just came up with a great idea!! I think...

Hmmmm, I just came up with a great idea!! I think I'll try using a kelp supplement. 😆 Thanks to you all for the feedback! I have a renewed sense of hope.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-10-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,937
Posted By WillyT
6 for 6 is a great record! I'll be ecstatic if I...

6 for 6 is a great record! I'll be ecstatic if I can go 1 for 1 😃
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
Thankyou AnonYMouse. There are some mushy roots...

Thankyou AnonYMouse. There are some mushy roots but I guess for the most part the ones remaining are ok. I have some DYNA-GRO Orchid-Pro 7-8-6. Is that suitable to use now or would that be too much...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,895
Posted By WillyT
Unhappy ID verification and salvage help

This plant was inherited by us from someone dear to us who has now passed so we really want to try and bring it back to life.

The plant was healthy when we received it but it has challenged me. I...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-10-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,937
Posted By WillyT
Hello from the Pacific Northwest of the USA

Although I am not an avid orchid grower I am here in an effort to salvage and nurture what I believe to be a Cattleya Secret Love(Secret Love is verified by the tag) given to my wife and I by someone...
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