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    Default Cattleya Compot to Individual Pots - my process documented

    Potting up community Pott*ed Orchids
    - Blc. Godenzelle 'Lemon Chiffon' AM/AOS - By Bruce Brown
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    Today, I decided it was past time to pot up this community pot of cattleyas. Here is what I am starting with:


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    Well Done Bruce! Very informative article

    I have been thinking of getting compots or flasks for some time now, but I end up worrying about what to do with several dozen identical orchids when they mature.
    I can only trade so much lol.

    BTW, that hi-yield Malathion jug looks scary in the background hehehe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wetfeet101b View Post

    I have been thinking of getting compots or flasks for some time now, but I end up worrying about what to do with several dozen identical orchids when they mature.
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    I feel the same way and I have such limited space. I may give it a shot once though ... The seedlings in the 1inch clay pots look adorable! I am rooting for those 2 guys.
    Thanks Bruce for the tutorial.

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    Thanks, John.

    Yes, I had a problem with some scale and had to pull out the big guns. That jug costs upwards of 50 bucks. Crazy.

    I got this compot at my orchid society auction. I hope the blooms have a lemon fragrance! I figured if they live, I can always trade some and maybe post some up for auction on Orchid-bids. I was really pleased how many roots these guys have. I hope that means that they will do well.

    Thanks for taking a look at the article and for commenting on it.

    Cheers,
    BD

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    Great article and photos Bruce! Sure wish I had that nice a space to work in! I am always trashing my kitchen for projects like that. Hope they do great!

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    Thanks, Jenny!

    Cheers,
    BD

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    Very nicely done, with great pictures. I am going to come back to this when I need to repot my babies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dsm View Post
    Very nicely done, with great pictures. I am going to come back to this when I need to repot my babies.
    Thanks, Denise.

    Cheers,
    BD

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    Great article Bruce. I can only wish to have compots that need to be repotted

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    You can do it Richard! Take a chance. When they are out and growing, then you have orchids to trade and share. Thanks for taking a look at the article.

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