stupid squirrel

[bonsai1504]

i had my ctna. why not outside on a tree and a squirrel took the sphag and in the process broke the new growth. will it put out a new growth again or is this orchid never going to grow? will it bloom again? i will NEVER keep another orchid outside again!

[Chubidubi]

I'm so sorry for your baby. I'm no expert but I think it will eventually but out new growth. It will need some time to heal from the squirrel attack.

[bonsai1504]

i was gone all day looking at ponds and he came

[Chubidubi]

You should catch him and bite of his tail to see to see if he likes THAT!

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by bonsai1504

i had my ctna. why not outside on a tree and a squirrel took the sphag and in the process broke the new growth. will it put out a new growth again or is this orchid never going to grow? will it bloom again? i will NEVER keep another orchid outside again!

I stumbled upon an article about squirrels the other day. It was pertaining to the damage they do to young avocados. It said a proven squirrel deterrant is to hang a mesh bag filled with moth balls in the tree. They must also be checked and replaced ever so often. Walgreens is supposed to sell the most effective brand. I wonder if this would work for orchids. Your growing area might smell like Grandma's closet, but it might be worth a try.

[gixrj18]

Don't feel bad, the last time a put something from the Cattleya Alliance out in the tree, the squirrels ate it (except for a couple shredded peices). I'm trying some Epidendrums right now, we'll see if these are on the menu. Yours should be alright, I've broken off keikis before. Oh well, the jokes on the squirrel, that orchid had a disease....that was why it was out there in the first place. Maybe the squirrel caught something, too.

[bonsai1504]

i could put a hot pepper on the orchid

[Swamper]

How about a BB gun and hunt that glorified rat down?

[bonsai1504]

i wish i could

[bonsai1504]

how long will it be before it gets a new growth?