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Cattleya question

Discussion in 'Growing Areas' started by jimbo0108, Sep 14, 2014.

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  1. Sep 14, 2014 #1
    jimbo0108

    jimbo0108 Member

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    After you divide a cattleya does the older portion start to grow again or what happens to it?
     
  2. Sep 14, 2014 #2
    DPfarr

    DPfarr Well-Known Member

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    If you're talking about a "back bulb division", look at were the new growth will emerge. If it still looks like the bulb can support a growth or if the "eyes" are still viable then it is likely that you could produce another division.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2014 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Yes, the older portions will grow new growths if there are dormant growing points or "eyes" on the old pseudobulbs. I don't have much experience with Catts but I'm sure someone here will give their advice. In the mean time, here is a site that might help. http://www.backbulb.com/index.asp
    Good luck.

    Ooops, Daniel and I were typing at the same time:)
     
  4. Sep 14, 2014 #4
    jimbo0108

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    U da man...thx...hope to hear from others too...I just seperated one and I was hoping so but figured I'd ask.
     
  5. Sep 23, 2014 #5
    bob williams

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    i'd use the sphaqnum in a bag method. keep it out of the light, you don't want to cook it, open the bag up fairly often to let in fresh air, then reseal, and try to keep the humidity up without rotting the plant. good luck, bob