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Old 06-10-2007, 01:19 PM
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Just noticed this on the newest growth on my Lc Taida Swan 'Swan' (Mildred Rives x Spring Squall). Could this be a sheath or is it something else? This is a very new growth that hasn't developed a pseudobulb yet so I'm not quite sure what to think as I've never had a Catt in bloom

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Congrats!

You have a sheath--the flower will not be far behind. If you notice, the sheath is producing lots of orchid honey--drawing ants and future pollinators already! A lot of catts also produce roots from the newest p-bulb at this time (I see yours is doing that now as well.) The new growth is light green in color and looks a bit purple-speckled, which is a good sign it is getting enough light.
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Really? You have no idea how excited I am now

I'm pretty sure one of my Paphs is spiking too so I'm buzzing
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Old 06-10-2007, 01:39 PM
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I traced the maternal part of the cross back a bit and the first species I found are mossiae, gaskelliana (summer bloomers) and trianae (winter bloomer). I bet you have flowers in the late Summer/early Autumn.




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Really? You have no idea how excited I am now

I'm pretty sure one of my Paphs is spiking too so I'm buzzing
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Thank you! I'll try and be patient then

I wanted to repot it though, do you think it'll be okay to do it?
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The best time for repotting is when the newest p-bulbs begin throwing a root flush. I'd say now is a good as time as any considering the plant will be quick to establish when new root growth is evident.
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