Rlc I just got at Lowe's - Orchid Board

plantaholic · #1 01-15-2022, 10:55 PM

Is anyone familiar with Rlc Walanae Leopard 'Ching Hua' Spots?
I found a lot of orchid divisions at Lowe's this week and picked up three. All with names.
I'm going to try growing catts again. Maybe being here in a more humid environment will help. Plus I picked up a Brassavola Nodosa as well. Going to try to mount him.

K-Sci · #2 01-15-2022, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by plantaholic

Is anyone familiar with Rlc Walanae Leopard 'Ching Hua' Spots?
I found a lot of orchid divisions at Lowe's this week and picked up three. All with names.
I'm going to try growing catts again. Maybe being here in a more humid environment will help. Plus I picked up a Brassavola Nodosa as well. Going to try to mount him.

That's a truly gorgeous cattleya, though my opinion may be biased. I love the catts with spots!

I've purchased a couple dozen orchids from Lowes, even some that are very rare. The only misgivings I have about Lowes, is that around 3/4 of the plants I bought there tested positive for either CMV or ORSV.

Edit: I don't know where you are in Alabama, but I can say that my orchids grow better in the Mississippi heat and humidity that I've seen anywhere else I lived, which includes CA, WA, IA, WI, and ME.
-Keith

cattmad · #3 01-16-2022, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by plantaholic

Is anyone familiar with Rlc Walanae Leopard 'Ching Hua' Spots?
I found a lot of orchid divisions at Lowe's this week and picked up three. All with names.
I'm going to try growing catts again. Maybe being here in a more humid environment will help. Plus I picked up a Brassavola Nodosa as well. Going to try to mount him.

The correct name is Rlc Waianae 'Ching Hua'

I will post a photo for you.