How to identify the dormant eye on an orchid?This is a discussion on How to identify the dormant eye on an orchid? within the Orchid Ailments / The Compost Pile forums, part of the Orchid Culture category; Quick one. How do you identify if you have a dormant eye on a back ... |
03-03-2010, 02:31 PM
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How to identify the dormant eye on an orchid?
Quick one. How do you identify if you have a dormant eye on a back bulb?
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03-03-2010, 03:49 PM
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You have to look close, I can't get a clear shot of one with my camera. the only one I can show you is in active growth atm, so I don't know how much help that would be, as they look different when they are dormant..
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03-03-2010, 07:03 PM
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On cattleyas, beneath the dried sheaths, if you peal them off, then just above the roots you can sometimes see a small scale, like a plump inverted V.
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03-04-2010, 12:47 AM
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Thank you. I scored a Cat rescue for $7.00 R50.00 which has 3 back bulbs and 10 active p-bulbs, of which 9 are totally out of the pot, but with good active roots. Now i only have to decide to repot now or not?
BTW. Thank you for your help
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03-04-2010, 07:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Businti
Thank you. I scored a Cat rescue for $7.00 R50.00 which has 3 back bulbs and 10 active p-bulbs, of which 9 are totally out of the pot, but with good active roots. Now i only have to decide to repot now or not?
BTW. Thank you for your help
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Congratulations! I think it best to repot. 
Cheers,
BD 
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03-04-2010, 07:56 AM
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Here are pics of the dormant eye. I used one of my huge Catts so it was visible as possible. Hope these help.
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03-05-2010, 12:18 AM
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Thank you. Great piece of photography. I know what to ook for now. I will have a go. I think i will repot over theweekend. Thanks for your advise.
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