cattleya mendelli

[veekay]

Hi to all,
I am posting the image of c.mendelli, got this plant from
U.S. on 16.2.2009 it is still looks dehydrated and going remove the flowers today.
I would like to know whether this flower is desirable or not.
veekay

[Cookiemonster]

I think the flower is lovely, considering it is stressed and dehydrated you should pamper it and wait till next flowering, it should improve greatly!
Happy growing

[Becky15349]

I agree!!!!

[Virgil]

attached is mine. I really like this species , yours will be better next year.

[veekay]

Originally Posted by Virgil

attached is mine. I really like this species , yours will be better next year.

hi,
thank you all,while ago cut the flower spike and top
up the medium with pearlite,shredded tree fern and char coal.
veekay

[lostonthebeach]

Sounds like you did everything right. Next bloom should be spectacular.

[isurus79]

Ya, I agree with everyone else. The color looks really nice and the form will probably get better next bloom. Good luck!