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Cattleya luteola

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Jul 6, 2012.

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  1. Jul 6, 2012 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I bloom this every year, but I keep thinking it should be doing more. Has anyone grown this into a specimen plant and if so, what are the conditions?


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  2. Jul 6, 2012 #2
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Mine is a very slow grower also and I keep thinking I'm doing something wrong. I usually get 2 flowers a year. I grow mine bright, intermediate and a drier winter. I'll be watching this thread to hopefully learn something.
     
  3. Jul 18, 2012 #3
    Uluwehi

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    I think Fred Clarke said at his SFOS talk last year that this one likes to be warm and surprisingly shady.
     
  4. Jul 18, 2012 #4
    Marni

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    Thanks, Jacob, I can do that.
     
  5. Jul 20, 2012 #5
    KellyW

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    I moved mine into a shadier location today. It was looking a little bleached so maybe this will help. Thanks for the input, Jacob.