Jump Starting Rlc. Williette Wong 'The Best' AM/AOS

[Shadeflower]

I'll get back to you on that Scott, I haven't had it long enough
It is just now producing it's first pseudobulb in my care.

[K-Sci]

Originally Posted by JScott

...It grows like any other easy, vigorous, eager to bloom Catt hybrid you could find anywhere, I haven't had a moments' trouble with it.

Thanks! Your assessment is appreciated. At least one person has flowered this plant successfully.
-Keith

[JScott]

Originally Posted by K-Sci

Thanks! Your assessment is appreciated. At least one person has flowered this plant successfully.
-Keith

I actually had no idea that this plant was considered by some to be difficult to bloom until I saw this thread. I got mine from Hausermann, it arrived and had roots starting, so I repotted it into my preferred medium, then I stuck it outside with the other Catts and watered as much as it needed. I had practically forgotten about it until one day I noticed the bud poking out of the sheath. I think it depends more on personal growing habits and local climate to determine how easily it will bloom more so that some plants just being "reluctant bloomers".

[K-Sci]

Originally Posted by JScott

I actually had no idea that this plant was considered by some to be difficult to bloom until I saw this thread. I got mine from Hausermann, it arrived and had roots starting, so I repotted it into my preferred medium, then I stuck it outside with the other Catts and watered as much as it needed. I had practically forgotten about it until one day I noticed the bud poking out of the sheath. I think it depends more on personal growing habits and local climate to determine how easily it will bloom more so that some plants just being "reluctant bloomers".

I think you're right about reluctant bloomers being largely a matter of growing habits and local climate. Example would be requiring more light or short days to set flowers. I had a problem flowering C. walkeriana, a plant often described as easy to flower, until I figured out that they require more intense light than most.


Thanks for offering your comments.

-Keith

[smweaver]

When in doubt, give any reluctant bloomer more light (gradually, of course). Maybe try a fertilizer with less nitrogen also. While you want what nitrogen can do for the production of large growths, too much of it has the potential to adversely affect flower production. Good luck.

[K-Sci]

Originally Posted by Shadeflower

K-sci I think if you can get the Williette to flower you should reward yoursef and get the emerald isle

On the topic of Cattleyas with big lips...

In celebration of my upcoming success flowering Willie Wong, I rewarded myself with a division of Rhyncholaelia Digbyana 'Bronze Beard'. I haven't flowered it yet, so for now I must be content to view the seller's flower picture (used with permission). IMO, this is the coolest thing I've ever seen.


For reasons I can't explain, I'm partial to red, purple, or lavender on green.

-Keith

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by K-Sci

For reasons I can't explain, I'm partial to red, purple, or lavender on green.

-Keith

I'm totally with you on that! It is such a striking combination.

[K-Sci]

Originally Posted by Roberta

What's blooming for Southern California Species hobbyists (New page for August 2021)

Wow, those are some really great flowers and exceptional photos.

Nice!

-Keith

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by K-Sci

Wow, those are some really great flowers and exceptional photos.

Nice!

-Keith

Thanks. More coming... the September page will be ready some time today, watch for the change in my signature line.

Now,