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mimigirl 01-31-2015 12:14 PM

Time to divide mini catt?
 
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I have a noid mini catt. It did not bloom last year or show signs of it this year. I think (didnt keep a journal then) it was repotted last year at same time as a blc, which is about to form a spike. There have been no changes in humidity, water/feed schedule, light although i am pretty sure it spent mid-october thru mid-november outdoors with the blc. Has 10 psuedo bulbs in 3 1/2 " pot. Is it time to divide?

silken 01-31-2015 01:20 PM

I wouldn't re-pot, especially if it hasn't bloomed yet. If it was only re-potted last year, it likely doesn't want to be disturbed so soon either. The leaves look a little dry. Maybe increasing its watering (unless it is suffering from root rot) and try moving to a brighter location. Some need fairly high light.

FSUOrchids 01-31-2015 02:09 PM

Yeah I would agree that it's not getting enough water.

It's also not in need of a repot, as far as I can tell.

mimigirl 01-31-2015 05:14 PM

Thanks to both of you. I will also put it in my terrarium with small orchids!

dendro king 01-31-2015 06:56 PM

It looks dry but also looks like it needs a feed, when was the last time it got fertilised? Also I wouldn't divide it as it looks a bit small, nor would I repot just yet, although maybe in a year that would be possible. Hope this helps

mimigirl 01-31-2015 08:58 PM

I feed weakly weekly! Lol. But i will flush it well, feed it then put in little terrarium. Glad i included the pic!

Fairorchids 02-01-2015 08:35 AM

Minicatts can produce some spectacular specimens, with dozens of flowers.
** Avoid dividing as long as you have room for the plant.
** When you have to go above 4" pot size, look for azalea pots or bulb pans (you want a shallow pot).

mimigirl 02-01-2015 11:08 AM

I am making a note in my orchid journal about pot size and type. Thanks to all of you


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