Cattleya nobilior 'Michael' AM/AOS

[glfrost]

Named after my partner, 'Michael' received an AM of 82 points on Saturday March 26, 2011 from the Alamo Judging Center in San Antonio, Texas.

[Andre]

Great Flowers!!! Do you grow yours mounted? This is one of my favorite Cattleya species.
Andre

[catttan]

Congrats, Geoffrey. Lovely color and lovely venation on the lip.

[Halloamey]

Awesome ! I have a nobilor for the past 3 years and it has refused to bloom, any tips ??

[gabi_borza]

Very beautiful flowers Geoffrey! This species spikes from the base of the plant, rather than forming a sheath, am I right?

[glfrost]

Hey Gabi,
Yes, this particular cattleya does send it's spikes from the base of the plant. Thanks too for your comments...have a great day!

Very beautiful flowers Geoffrey! This species spikes from the base of the plant, rather than forming a sheath, am I right?

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Hey Halloamey,
With this particular cattleya, you must give it a dry rest for about 4 months. Once it begins to send out it's inflorescence in the spring, begin to water and fertilize slowly, increasing with each watering. After blooming, cut the spike and keep it on the moist and humid side. It's shriveled pseudobulbs should begin to plump back up.

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Thanks catttan!

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Yes Andre,
I grow mine mounted on cork. Does quite well as it likes to dry out between waterings.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Lovely! Congratulations on the award and the beautiful orchid.

Cheers,
BD