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Repotting time
I've come to the conclusion that more growth characteristics need to
be given for orchids. Waah! The cattleya hybrids that are now being repotted range in growth from 360 degree fan with horizontal leaves, to nice level pseudobulbs that the leaves grow straight up (my favorites now). Maybe in the past I waited too long to stake the plants, but the ones that like the horizontal leaves hate being staked. The canes were weaker after being staked and have a tendancy to try and twist, which causes them to bend down. Is there a better technique than a stake and wire tie? One of my orchids, the tag only identifies it as 'Spring Tide', has nice upright growth, divides freely, and blooms reliably. Don't have a clue as to the parentage, none of the searches have netted anything. I've assumed Cattleya something. It is monofoliate, blooms twice a year, spring and autumn, the blooms are sort dusty pink color (mauve sounds more sophisticated). Will post pics when it blooms this time. If anyone has any info I'd appreciate it. The person at the orchid society said he'd bought the original plant roughly 40 years ago in Hawaii (closer to 45 or 50 years). This orchid is perfect for beginners. I've had it 4 or 5 years, and potted it up twice. Last summer the pot it was in fell and broke, I divided the plant into 4 pots, all had leading growth, and the sheathes on the plant continued to develop and bloom (after the unfortunate accident), the new growth also had blooms. It never missed a beat. Today I probably would not buy without more information on the tag, but I was a real novice then and tags didn't seem as important. On the other hand, most of my original orchids were mysteries, have survived (the dog, the moves, my care) and bloomed the same lovely blooms that made me buy them in the first place. The potting is going well. The mix is prepared at night after I return from the hospital visiting Mom, I have time to repot 4 or 5 plants in the morning before returning to the hospital. DH has been dogging me, asking me at this rate whether I'll be finished by the new millenium. On a break right now, enough mix for one more orchid, then time to leave for the day. Have a nice day. Nancy |
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Brassocattleya Springtide is((Brassavola digbyana x Cattleya warscewiczii) x
Cattleya mossiae). Digbyana is white to green with frills, warscewiczii is pink, mossiae also pink. Laeliocattleya Springtide is a mix of L. purpurata(white with dark purple lip), and the Cattleyas dowiana(white to yellow with a huge, frilled purple and brown lip), warneri(pink), warscewiczii(pink), lueddemanniana(pink), bicolor(green to brown with a pink lip) and eldorado(white to pink with a pink and yellow lip). It has a lot of dowiana and warscewczii in it. Someone with Wildcatt can tell you the exact proportions. (Sue?) -- Reka This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it! http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html schrieb im Newsbeitrag om... One of my orchids, the tag only identifies it as 'Spring Tide', has nice upright growth, divides freely, and blooms reliably. Don't have a clue as to the parentage, none of the searches have netted anything. I've assumed Cattleya something. It is monofoliate, blooms twice a year, spring and autumn, the blooms are sort dusty pink color (mauve sounds more sophisticated). Will post pics when it blooms this time. If anyone has any info I'd appreciate it. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.620 / Virus Database: 399 - Release Date: 11.03.04 |
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"Reka" wrote in message ...
Brassocattleya Springtide is((Brassavola digbyana x Cattleya warscewiczii) x Cattleya mossiae). Digbyana is white to green with frills, warscewiczii is pink, mossiae also pink. Laeliocattleya Springtide is a mix of L. purpurata(white with dark purple lip), and the Cattleyas dowiana(white to yellow with a huge, frilled purple and brown lip), warneri(pink), warscewiczii(pink), lueddemanniana(pink), bicolor(green to brown with a pink lip) and eldorado(white to pink with a pink and yellow lip). It has a lot of dowiana and warscewczii in it. Someone with Wildcatt can tell you the exact proportions. (Sue?) -- Reka Thank you very much. Will post pics when it is blooming, probably May around Mother's Day in the U.S. It has done so well for me in the past, one of my first orchids and as told before, a real confidence booster. Bye, Nancy |
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"Reka" wrote in message ...
Brassocattleya Springtide is((Brassavola digbyana x Cattleya warscewiczii) x Cattleya mossiae). Digbyana is white to green with frills, warscewiczii is pink, mossiae also pink. Laeliocattleya Springtide is a mix of L. purpurata(white with dark purple lip), and the Cattleyas dowiana(white to yellow with a huge, frilled purple and brown lip), warneri(pink), warscewiczii(pink), lueddemanniana(pink), bicolor(green to brown with a pink lip) and eldorado(white to pink with a pink and yellow lip). It has a lot of dowiana and warscewczii in it. Someone with Wildcatt can tell you the exact proportions. (Sue?) -- Reka Thank you very much. Will post pics when it is blooming, probably May around Mother's Day in the U.S. It has done so well for me in the past, one of my first orchids and as told before, a real confidence booster. Bye, Nancy |
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You're very welcome. And in case you need to look up parentage or the hybrid
name of a specific cross yourself sometime, it's at http://www.rhs.org.uk/research/regis...n_orchids.asp. We are looking forward to pictures on ABPO! -- Reka This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it! http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html schrieb im Newsbeitrag om... "Reka" wrote in message ... Brassocattleya Springtide is((Brassavola digbyana x Cattleya warscewiczii) x Cattleya mossiae). Digbyana is white to green with frills, warscewiczii is pink, mossiae also pink. Laeliocattleya Springtide is a mix of L. purpurata(white with dark purple lip), and the Cattleyas dowiana(white to yellow with a huge, frilled purple and brown lip), warneri(pink), warscewiczii(pink), lueddemanniana(pink), bicolor(green to brown with a pink lip) and eldorado(white to pink with a pink and yellow lip). It has a lot of dowiana and warscewczii in it. Someone with Wildcatt can tell you the exact proportions. (Sue?) -- Reka Thank you very much. Will post pics when it is blooming, probably May around Mother's Day in the U.S. It has done so well for me in the past, one of my first orchids and as told before, a real confidence booster. Bye, Nancy --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.620 / Virus Database: 399 - Release Date: 11.03.04 |
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You're very welcome. And in case you need to look up parentage or the hybrid
name of a specific cross yourself sometime, it's at http://www.rhs.org.uk/research/regis...n_orchids.asp. We are looking forward to pictures on ABPO! -- Reka This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it! http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html schrieb im Newsbeitrag om... "Reka" wrote in message ... Brassocattleya Springtide is((Brassavola digbyana x Cattleya warscewiczii) x Cattleya mossiae). Digbyana is white to green with frills, warscewiczii is pink, mossiae also pink. Laeliocattleya Springtide is a mix of L. purpurata(white with dark purple lip), and the Cattleyas dowiana(white to yellow with a huge, frilled purple and brown lip), warneri(pink), warscewiczii(pink), lueddemanniana(pink), bicolor(green to brown with a pink lip) and eldorado(white to pink with a pink and yellow lip). It has a lot of dowiana and warscewczii in it. Someone with Wildcatt can tell you the exact proportions. (Sue?) -- Reka Thank you very much. Will post pics when it is blooming, probably May around Mother's Day in the U.S. It has done so well for me in the past, one of my first orchids and as told before, a real confidence booster. Bye, Nancy --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.620 / Virus Database: 399 - Release Date: 11.03.04 |
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