bc. maikai

[eikon]

i picked this up today as a christmas gift for my dad & his wife. i'm thinking about going back and getting another for my Grandma' and her husband.

i have never had any of the blc lc etc. (other than my nodosa) how hard are they to grow??
thanks,
jeff

[Diane]

Very Easy - Just be sure they have enough light.

[smartie2000]

I got my Bc Maikai ‘Mayumi’ AM/AOS as a nearly rootless division gift with an orchid purchase. It one of the most vigorous of all my cattleya types. It just doesn't stop growing...it's a weed
I love the spots on the one you have!

[eikon]

thanks guys

i just got home (3am) and found out it's fragrant! and severely so! my entire bedroom smells kinda like jasmine. (the the owner of the farm wasn't sure 'cause he's never there at night)

p.s. Diane, do you think this would be ok to leave outside in Camarillo?

[Piper]

Very nice primary hybrid (B. nodosa x Catt. bowringiana)!

Definitely get another one!

McJulie

[Diane]

thanks guys

i just got home (3am) and found out it's fragrant! and severely so! my entire bedroom smells kinda like jasmine. (the the owner of the farm wasn't sure 'cause he's never there at night)

Oh, dear - I think you better let me keep it for you... I mean, fragrance might bother you too much!! (Is it big enough to divide yet???)

p.s. Diane, do you think this would be ok to leave outside in Camarillo?

I would bring it in when it is going to drop below upper 30s - especially if it is not in a sheltered area. (watch that wind chill factor!)

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Very nice! I vote get one for yourself too!

Cheers,
BD

[pavel]

Mayumi grow like a weed for me too but can't get teh stupid thing to bloom.

[KC C]

I really like that one. Another one for the wish list.

[eikon]

it's now on my wish list too! (i have now bought 2 of 'em, but have nowhere to put one for myself )