It usually boils down to light, these are high light plants, but also make
sure it gets at least a 10 degree day/night temperature variation, doesn't
go below about 55F at night and maybe cut back on feeding in the winter time
(or when it isn't in active growth). Usually you don't have to rest
cattleyas, but hey. Its worth a try. For more light have you tried
summering it outside?

K Barrett

"Caren" wrote in message
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So a friend brings has an orchid she got from her brother or somebody
or other in Florida. It's a huge, specimen-sized plant--theoretically
Brassocattleya Maikai 'Mayumi'--in one of the best-looking pots I've
ever seen. Anyway, she says he can't get it to bloom so she thought
she'd give it a try and it's not blooming for her either. I took home a
hunk and potted it up, thinking my nice bright bay window would be just
the thing. A couple of years later, I've got enthusiastic foliage
growth (for an orchid), but no bloom either. Maikai 'Mayumi' is
supposed to be an easy bloomer, so I'm wondering if we have something
different altogether or if we're maybe missing some vital secret. Any
ideas?

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Caren