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Sun, Apr 18, 10 at 14:19
| I just received this plant and I'm wondering if I should repot it. It appears to have been recently repotted and I'd hate to keep disturbing it. Any thoughts?
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| Yes I think it is over potted. Don't worry about disturbing it, I see a couple of new growths and new roots. This is the appropriate time to do it. They do prefer slightly less light than a "regular" catt and also to never totally dry out. They also bloom a couple of times a year :>) Brooke |
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| Listen to Brooke, and do what she says. |
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- Posted by stitzelweller Md (My Page) on Sun, Apr 18, 10 at 17:06
| repot it, asap, into a smaller container. The newly emerging roots are your indicator that NOW is the "right" time. --Stitz-- |
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| Thx guys. Just needed to confirm my 'gut' feeling. Brooke, sounds like you grow this one. Does it bloom as a young plant? This smallish plant was advertised as BS and it does look like it has a dried sheath. Thx for the culture info. |
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- Posted by stitzelweller Md (My Page) on Sun, Apr 18, 10 at 23:43
| Sheila, I have grown Cattleya forbesii for decades. This species blooms more easily than others. It also has an unfortunate trait -- it can bloom itself to death. --Stitz-- |
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| I do have it Shiela and yours looks to be BS. Stitz I must remember your excuse - very unique - much better than I carked it :>) Brooke |
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| Ahhh Stitz, If you've had it for decades, you obviously enjoy it enough to keep purchasing it. I'm very much looking forward to seeing it bloom! |
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- Posted by stitzelweller Md (My Page) on Mon, Apr 19, 10 at 10:42
| " Ahhh Stitz, If you've had it for decades, you obviously enjoy it enough to keep purchasing it. truer words have never been spoken! :) --Stitz-- |
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