This is a pic of my plant, the two psudobulbs at the end are the ones with the wrinkles also one of them has a small new growth on it. Velleta

Closer pic of the psudobulbs Velleta.

Might not be a problem, we all get some wrinkles as we get older.

I would be worried if the wrinkles were on the new growth.

James

Hi James thanks,but one of the psudobulbs with the winkles has a blooming spike??. I watered this morning and I notice yet another new growth on the same psudobulb with the first growth making two new leads on one psudobulb.i really hope it will be ok,thanks again.Velleta

Hi Velleta,

I have Encyclia Cordigera and Alata for many years . They're tough orchids that are so beautiful and come with a fragrance. I'm no orchid expert but the bulbs do wrinkle over time.I believe you have the semi alba.My cordigera doesn't like to stay in its pot, it's practically growing on the side.

Allymarie

Thanks alleymarie,could you give me a few pointers on watering and its light needs I have. Mine in a shaded west facing exposure,and yes the fragrance is awesome,also should I allow it to grow out of its pot before repotting? Just want to make sure I provide optimal care for it ðÂÂÂ. Velleta

I still think it's OK. Once the bulbs are wrinkled they will stay that way, watering more won't make them fill in. Since it is flowering now it has finished it's growth cycle, it will still provide energy to future growth but it will not grow anymore or flower again. It might drop the leaves next year or the year after which is normal. Sometimes the bulbs also get too fat and split. The fat bulbs and rigid leaves of these to me say that they are capable of surviving dry spells, so I would be more worried about over watering than under watering.

Ok,thanks James. So watch my waterings,err on the side of less water. Thanks to both you and allymarie for your advise. I had a smaller plant before which died and I was so happy I got a bigger one which i plan to keep alive this time around,I seem to have a way to go before I figure out enclycia's and catts Lol. Velleta