Brassolaeliocattleyas *whew what a mouthful!!* - Orchid Board

charmbutterfly · #1 12-15-2007, 05:54 PM

hey all

I noticed alot of you guys have Blc.'s and i was wondering how do you care for yours?
Any culture tips will be great!!

This is gonna be mine

tuvoc · #2 12-17-2007, 10:22 AM

That certainly is a lovely thing. Do you know the name of it? As for culture, treat it like any Catt. hybrid; lots of light, good humidity, dry between watering, and regular feeding. By the way, just wait until all the name changes take place, if you think it is a mouthfull now. Good luck, and enjoy!

Kim

charmbutterfly · #3 12-17-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tuvoc

That certainly is a lovely thing. Do you know the name of it? As for culture, treat it like any Catt. hybrid; lots of light, good humidity, dry between watering, and regular feeding. By the way, just wait until all the name changes take place, if you think it is a mouthfull now. Good luck, and enjoy!

Kim

The name is Brassolaeliocattleya Arabesque 'Golden Zebra' AM/AOS
Thanks so much for the tips!!

Do you have any Blc.'s?

quiltergal · #4 12-17-2007, 01:26 PM

My avatar is Blc. Mem Vida Lee 'Limelight'. It seems to be an easy grower and if I can get it to bloom anyone can. As has been said high light, feed it well during the active growing season, and I have found that annual repotting seems to make my catts happier.

charmbutterfly · #5 12-17-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by quiltergal

My avatar is Blc. Mem Vida Lee 'Limelight'. It seems to be an easy grower and if I can get it to bloom anyone can. As has been said high light, feed it well during the active growing season, and I have found that annual repotting seems to make my catts happier.

When you say high light, does this mean i can leave it out to get morning sun? Will that be enough? Or should it stay outdoors longer?

quiltergal · #6 12-17-2007, 06:55 PM

I'm growing mine indoors in a south facing window with blinds to diffuse the direct sunlight, and I'm supplementing with T5 fluoros. I estimate it's getting about 2000-2500 fc 12 hrs a day. Direct sun is much brighter, so might burn the plant.

charmbutterfly · #7 12-17-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by quiltergal

I'm growing mine indoors in a south facing window with blinds to diffuse the direct sunlight, and I'm supplementing with T5 fluoros. I estimate it's getting about 2000-2500 fc 12 hrs a day. Direct sun is much brighter, so might burn the plant.

I have mine in a west window and i kinda close the blinds so its bright enough but it gets a little direct sun, but i have a fan running that keeps them cool. it gets maybe 8 hours of light? Is that enough?