New arrivals - Ascda & a Catt and some questions.

[Elena]

Hi everyone! I just received an Ascocenda Princess Mikasa Blue and a Cattleya gaskelliana alba al the way from Germany and I have a few questions.

Both plants seem to be in a pretty good condition. As far as I can see the Ascda has previously had 3 spikes and it has another one coming up. It's in a small pot which is then placed in the larger one with plenty of damp sphagnum in it which looks like it's been in there for some time rather than just being placed there for the journey. The plants seems happy enough so I think I'll keep it that way. Now, it has a few small dark spots on a couple of leaves so I was wondering if it's something I should worry about? Also is there any chance that it'll keep the spike even despite the journey and being in the new home?

Here are some pictures of the plant, roots, spike and the spots on the leaves.











The Catt is also looking good to me, it has a new growth but, again, it has a couple of dark spots on the big leaf which is my only concern.





Phew, long post I'd love to hear what you think. Also if there's anything else that you think might be a concern then I'd love to hear it.

Thank you