Recent content by papheteer

Omg! Good culture does bring out the best flowers! First time seeing the true potential of this plant. I am drooling!!!

Gorgeous!

I may just do exactly that. I am new to cattleyas and I tend to be sentimental. That will soon change tho. Just like I did with paphs

I think I'll give her another chance.. Maybe a repot with give me better flowers!

Sadly it doesn’t last very long!

I grow indoors where there’s barely any difference in day night temps in any season. No problem growing and blooming paphs, catts and phals

Another species that bloomed 2 times this year. Love the Colors and the petals have improved. But I am not sure it’s enough for me to keep it this was her blooming with 2 flowers in may 2023

This is as close to true color as I can get

I do not like bringing my plants out of the plants room. Paranoid about pests and stuff lol. But I will take one tomorrow for you guys

Beautiful! I must say I am loving the open, more natural form these species and primary hybrids have! Especially in cerulean shades.

https://ledt8bulb.com/ge-19488-led26et5-g-4-865-type-a-led-t5-6500k-26w-uses-ballast-case-20.html i use these ones. I replaced the old t5hos with them. 4 bulbs on top of 24 x48" shelf. 12 inches away from top of plants. taller plants are closer.

Pics are unedited. Taken in front of 6500k led

A primary of warneri and warscewiczii. Huge and fragrant!

Took it out of the shelf and here are some pics and video

BEAUTIFUL! Your plants are looking better and better! I must admit Cattleyas are becoming my favorites lately!