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06-10-2007, 01:19 PM
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Could my Catt be in sheath?
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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06-10-2007, 01:25 PM
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Congrats!
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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06-10-2007, 01:30 PM
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 Congratulations Elena!
Cheers,
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06-10-2007, 01:33 PM
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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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06-10-2007, 01:39 PM
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Yes really!
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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06-10-2007, 02:19 PM
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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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06-10-2007, 03:46 PM
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Repot
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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