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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-19-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,587
Posted By got ants
I bought a specimen and 2 flasks of selfing from...

I bought a specimen and 2 flasks of selfing from it, from Rueben Sauleda (Rubin In Orchids) and just deflasked today. I have 3 nice full compots.

The plant itself was pulled out of the pot, and...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-23-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,536
Posted By got ants
Its a little more complicated than that. Bees are...

Its a little more complicated than that. Bees are attracted by color, so why the variations in the catts you speak of?

There are also other insects attracted by fragrance, beetles, ants, and even...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-23-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,850
Posted By got ants
I love the pupuratas. I love how bold they are in...

I love the pupuratas. I love how bold they are in growth, flower display, longevity, and scent.

Currently I have Striata, Flamea, roxio, werchauseri

There was an analeta at the Redlands that...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-23-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,909
Posted By got ants
Came down to set up on thursday. Shopping on...

Came down to set up on thursday.

Shopping on friday...

C. Warscewiczii V. Coerulea
Paparapuma x self 320

C. Warscewiczii V. Coerulea
Ituango x Hatillo 358
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-19-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,043
Posted By got ants
My first experience with that seller was similar....

My first experience with that seller was similar. It was a small twig epiphite that came dry as tmber to light a fire. I quickly responded and was told they ship out as dry as possible to avoid...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-17-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,405
Posted By got ants
This is the flower that got 1st place in...

This is the flower that got 1st place in unifoliat cattleya
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/gotants/1redlands.jpg[/URL]

Again, I am flabbergasted with thye colors, but not so impressed...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-17-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,405
Posted By got ants
Thankyou for your comments. This is only the...

Thankyou for your comments.

This is only the second time I've entered into an AOS judging event. I already knew it would be difficult to get my plant awarded, but wanted to give it a shot. The...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-17-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,405
Posted By got ants
My judging rant....

So I bring my L purpurata weckhauseri in for judging at the Redlands Orchid Festival They have 2 judging clinics going on, the Redland doing thier own judging, and after that, AOS is also judging.
...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-30-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Posted By got ants
Excellent explanation! :clap:

Excellent explanation! :clap:
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 04-30-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,403
Posted By got ants
I use hardware cloth exclusively. I recommend...

I use hardware cloth exclusively. I recommend getting the 1" square cloth, and I buy it in 3' rolls. Anything wider and its too hard to reach.

I have orchids with wandering roots attached to it,...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-09-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,055
Posted By got ants
Hey Tucker, I have mine blooming for the first...

Hey Tucker, I have mine blooming for the first time as well. It hasn't opened fully yet but as I watered it this morning, I noticed its wonderful scent, so maybe check on yours during the morning.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-09-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,738
Posted By got ants
I have cattleya noid that I've had for 8 years,...

I have cattleya noid that I've had for 8 years, and never bloomed. It thrives well, and I've tried all the tricks to try to get it to bloom. I've sun burnt it, starved it, over fertilized it, bloom...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-30-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,179
Posted By got ants
A few things I'd like to point out.... ...

A few things I'd like to point out....

First, I've often heard this is a great orchid for first timers. I'm not at ease with this assessment. I mean, it grows really fast and needs little extra...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-30-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,970
Posted By got ants
As noted by others, it could be the plant is just...

As noted by others, it could be the plant is just not able to "breath" When catts are out in the wild, their roots are generally exposed to the air.

Also, when my plants get large, I move away...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-30-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,179
Posted By got ants
While my species of this is small, the Green...

While my species of this is small, the Green Hornet I have is huge. It started in a 4" basket 5 years ago, and is currently out growing a 18" basket, AND, forever in bloom now.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-30-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By got ants
I could probably get it to bloom within a year....

I could probably get it to bloom within a year. It just needs one p-bulb to get to mature size, winter rest, and voila'.

But then again, we have an extended growing period down here, especially...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-16-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,870
Posted By got ants
Looks familiar Tucker. this is blooming at Tom...

Looks familiar Tucker. this is blooming at Tom and Sandie's place (Broward Orchid Supply)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/gotants/unknownatthistime.jpg
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-09-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By got ants
With the fans running, and the flowers moving...

With the fans running, and the flowers moving ever so slightly, she glistens like a multi-fauceted diamon.

This is our first bloom from acquiring it nearly a year ago, and immediately repotting...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-09-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By got ants
C, Penang 'Blacl Caesar'

This one bloomed out better this year. The sparkles on the sepals and petals don't nearly do justice on pics from real life.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/gotants/LcPenangBlackCaesar.jpg
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-07-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By got ants
I googled C.Elizabeth Carison and came up empty,...

I googled C.Elizabeth Carison and came up empty, but it did show a Cattleya Elizabeth Carlson. Its a nice white, so not sure where that lip coloration came from, but maybe the parentage of it has...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-07-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,910
Posted By got ants
In regards to bloom boosters, my personal...

In regards to bloom boosters, my personal opinion, let me reiterate, my personal opinion, is that I seem to get smaller flowers when I use it. Yes, the plant will flower more frequently, but smaller....
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-05-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,334
Posted By got ants
C. Bob Betts {specimen}

This is not mine. It belongs to Tony Millet.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/gotants/CBobBetts01.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/gotants/CBobBetts02.jpg
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-05-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Posted By got ants
C. Pauwela Cloud

I didn't get to upload these pics from a few weeks ago...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/gotants/CPauwelaCloud01.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/gotants/CPauwelaCloud02.jpg
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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-26-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,125
Posted By got ants
Funny, my understanding was that in orchids, alba...

Funny, my understanding was that in orchids, alba meant white form, and aura meant yellow form.

Now, there is also albescens, like aclaniae, where just the lip is white.

But even with large...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-09-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,396
Posted By got ants
Well, I hadn't been to the greenhouse in 2 days,...

Well, I hadn't been to the greenhouse in 2 days, and the flower opened the day prior to the pic, and now the greens are turning yellow.

Though I still have my doubts its correct, looking at pics...
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