Blc. Fatari 'carmela' help

[Polishswimmer]

Hey everyone, I am new to the forums. I signed up b/c my mom I noticed started getting an interest in and started collecting orchids. So getting onto the subject: I bought my mom for mother's day a "Blc. Fatari 'carmela'" (which I have no idea what Blc. is shortened for, nor what the rest of the name means) b/c it was a beautiful flower and it smelled unbelievably good. When I bought it I was given a Cattleya care sheet, he gave me a brief overview also about it. I was told bright sun (not full), and it prefers moist substrate (not wet). I noticed the flowers started to I guess I can say "folding" and they weren't like that before, they were spread open. Also I noticed some black/brown splotches and spots along the stem. That was not there when I bought it. Anyone know what's wrong? It would be a shame if this beautiful plant died. I took action early and joined the forum, cause I really do not want this flower to die Please help! Thanks!

[Polishswimmer]

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[dounoharm]

your flowers are done, thats why they are folding....they have llived thier life....sometimes moving them from one place to another causes them to close earlier, it could be tha or it could be natures timing.....the black splotches on the stem are ok...that part of the stem is like a film that protects the young growth and bloom as it grows out.....when it dries up you can pull it off if you like, leaving it just gives bugs a place to hide i think....just be careful not to overwater it....by that i mean dump it full of water when you water it, make sure the bark absorbs all it will, then drain it completely, and do not water again until it is dry.....that could be a week to ten days depending on your conditions....the worst mistake you can make is trying to keep it evenly moist by watering frequently.....cattleays like yours like to dry out a bit....you got a very nice plant and it should bloom off every new growth....the blc. stands for 'brasso-laelio-catt' which in normal speak is CATTLEYA....lol...gl with it and enjoy the growing process!

[silken]

I wonder if it wasn't in a bit too bright of light for being in flower. Usually it's best to take it out of bright light which allows the blooms to last longer. Then once its done, back it goes into some good light. And I agree. Don't water until the plant has dried out-a day after is good. The plant is a nice size.

[Cattleya17]

Yup your catt is fine The Sarong/Sheath around your pseudo bulb is just drying.. It means the P-Bulb is maturing which is good! the flowers are just going through the dying stages no need to worry soon enough you will have new growth and flowers to follow!