2 new catts - Orchid Board

mattryan · #1 08-13-2011, 03:42 PM

I just wanted to share these 2 I got today and ask a quick question. They are C. 'Chocolate drop' and Pot. Chief Orange 'Sweet Orange'. My question is Choc. drop is in sphagg, but hasn't opened buds so should I leave until next spring to repot. The potinara is potted in bark, but as you can see has really overgrown the pot can I just pot-up for now it until spring, or should I leave both alone? They are both fragrant don't know exactly what the other smells like yet until buds open. But the saleslady told me it was and from what I've read they are.

Thanks for the help.

Kelo · #2 08-13-2011, 03:52 PM

Love it! Love all those roots too and a lovely flower. Good find

Eyebabe · #3 08-13-2011, 04:11 PM

Two very healthy plants!

I'd leave them both until they are done blooming.
The one in sphag you will have to take care NOT to overwater.
Once the blooms are done, I would repot into your usual media for both and would anticipate they both do well.

With catt hybrids, you can usually repot anytime after blooming. I have done this very frequently without issues.
Species you repot only when new roots show.

quiltergal · #4 08-13-2011, 04:19 PM

I have Chocolate Drop and it is VERY fragrant (though it doesn't smell like chocolate). It's one of the few Catts I felt was worth keeping. Mine is Atkatsuka's 'Vocano Queen' cultivar. Once it gets to a decent size it will really put on a show. Here is what you have to look forward to.

mattryan · #5 08-13-2011, 05:20 PM

Wow that is beautiful terri!!!! I couldn't decide which 1 to take so.......lol. Thanks for the help guys!