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[isurus79]

I wouldn't get less than 2 or 3 back bulbs on a Cattleya. They don't do well when only a single bulb is available, though it's not impossible to get one to live. Spending a bit extra on a healthy (3 bulbs+) division will pay dividends in the short and long term. Also, there's less chance of it dying outright.

[Leisesturm]

Originally Posted by isurus79

I wouldn't get less than 2 or 3 back bulbs on a Cattleya. They don't do well when only a single bulb is available, though it's not impossible to get one to live. Spending a bit extra on a healthy (3 bulbs+) division will pay dividends in the short and long term. Also, there's less chance of it dying outright.

Thanks, no, these are all Catasetinae species and hybrids on this list. Clowesia mainly. I figure if so many are being offered as a single backbulb it must be possible to get them established. The details of how is what I am looking into.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Leisesturm

Thanks, no, these are all Catasetinae species and hybrids on this list. Clowesia mainly. I figure if so many are being offered as a single backbulb it must be possible to get them established. The details of how is what I am looking into.

Whoops, I thought I was in a different forum!!

Definitely needed more coffee this morning...