Really nice! I watched one of your older videos yesterday and am happy I found this one. I purchased my first few catasetum from SVO last year and theyre coming out of dormancy now. I plan on using your older method of top layer sphag moss, middle bark, and lower part inorganic material. Just based off the materials I have.
Parabéns por estar divulgando o cultivo com reserva de água no idioma inglês, assim mais pessoas vão aprendendo, uso PET com hastes de cobre ou alumínio esmaltado, muita durabilidade, e hoje estou usando vasos menores, é que antes achava que precisava de um vaso grande para ter bons resultados, sucesso meu amigo
Im doing mine in 50% coco husk chunks and 50% bark with a bit of charcoal and large pearlite. In vented plastic pots sitting in ceramic Phalinopsis pots with water in the bottom. They do have a tight seal....my 12 are coming to life. One is almost ready to water. Thanks for the video. God Bless
I just repotted my Fredclarkiara today haha. I used mainly moss and added a top layer of bark - the idea for this season is to water and fertilize much more than what I did before to achieve those humongous bulbs I see on your plants!!!
@@SVKLOrchids Why do you use that, instead of sprinkling a few slow release bits into the pot? and if so, where can I buy them? And what fertilizer do you recommend? I've been watching all the videos I can find, and glad I ran across yours! I just purchased a Catasetum Pink Grapefruit x Bombshell (apparently already growing roots and potted) and a Clowesetum Black Jade (just the bare bulb), so I'm trying to get up to speed before they arrive. I have tons of "regular" orchids, and this is a completely different animal! Looking forward to it.
I’ve never tried it for other genera! It would likely have to be another type of orchid that grows on palm trees and has their roots growing into some very wet places!
Hi Stephen. I'm new to catacetum types and purchased a ctsm Louise Clark in mid February with new growth and roots showing. After seeing your videos (and subscribing), I repotted using your PET method. Growth is now 5" high and bulb has shriveled noticeably. Roots have gone down into the medium, but I see no sign of them at the sides of the container. Realising that they should be 3-8" long before watering, based on your experience, is there any way to determine how long they could be now. They've been growing for about 6 weeks at this point. Not sure if i should wait until late April, nevermind May, before I start watering. Thank you for spreading your knowledge and teaching us newbies.
I’m glad to help! You’ll often see the roots starting to hit the bottom of the container and then you’ll know to water. However, you’ll want to watch the status of the back bulbs to make sure they aren’t running out of juice! If those bulbs expend their energy, the plant dies, so it’s a bit of a tightrope to walk.
Thank you for the quick reply. While I see no sign of roots at the bttm yet, I'm wondering if the 7 1/2" high container is too high for it. It's a learning experience.
Yes, it's a clear container. A juice jug with the top cut off. Small stones in the bttm to just above the well, fir bark for about 3" and about 2 1/2" of sphagnum at top. Same setup for a clowesia Rebecca Northern 'Mikkabi', but it's not as advanced at the Louise Clark. I'll give it another 2 weeks. Hoping the weather here warms up more soon (southwestern Ontario). Again, thank you for your replies and advice.
Awesome timing.
I was hoping this would be helpful for this growing season! 🙌
Really nice! I watched one of your older videos yesterday and am happy I found this one. I purchased my first few catasetum from SVO last year and theyre coming out of dormancy now. I plan on using your older method of top layer sphag moss, middle bark, and lower part inorganic material. Just based off the materials I have.
That setup will work well!
Parabéns por estar divulgando o cultivo com reserva de água no idioma inglês, assim mais pessoas vão aprendendo, uso PET com hastes de cobre ou alumínio esmaltado, muita durabilidade, e hoje estou usando vasos menores, é que antes achava que precisava de um vaso grande para ter bons resultados, sucesso meu amigo
Obrigado! Qual a finalidade das barras de cobre ou alumínio esmaltado?
Im doing mine in 50% coco husk chunks and 50% bark with a bit of charcoal and large pearlite. In vented plastic pots sitting in ceramic Phalinopsis pots with water in the bottom.
They do have a tight seal....my 12 are coming to life. One is almost ready to water.
Thanks for the video. God Bless
Sounds like a good strategy!
I just repotted my Fredclarkiara today haha. I used mainly moss and added a top layer of bark - the idea for this season is to water and fertilize much more than what I did before to achieve those humongous bulbs I see on your plants!!!
Sounds like a good plan!
my preferred inorganic media is now polyester pillow stuffing (polyfil). It is surprising how well orchid roots grow through the stuff.
Oh, that’s interesting. I haven’t heard of that one before.
perfect timing! my SVO seedlings are waking up and I want to try this method.
I had a feeling it wasn't just my plant waking up!
Ha! Also got my epiweb from Ray also 6 years ago for cost of shipping. Still almost a full box in my basement.
Definitely a great investment that has followed me through a few houses and a few apartments! lol
Thanks for the video. Making me even more eager for SVOs catalog…
The Catsetum list will likely drop in August!
@@SVKLOrchids 😩
Thanks for the video! I’ve wondered how the PET method works…
It's fairly straightforward...at least I think it is! lol
I enjoyed watching😌👏🌟
😃😃
Thanks for a well explained video. I have one that has new growth. I might repot it. 👏🥰
Sounds like the perfect time to repot!
Another great video, Stephen. I'll be looking for one that stays on the smaller size this year. Any suggestions?
Any of the denticulatum, tigrinum, or ivanae species/hybrids will stay small!
Total new to catasetums, so this is very helpful. What is that cute little fertilizer holder thing?
That basket holds the powdered fertilizer. I squish it in there are then dip in water so it solidifies.
@@SVKLOrchids Why do you use that, instead of sprinkling a few slow release bits into the pot? and if so, where can I buy them? And what fertilizer do you recommend? I've been watching all the videos I can find, and glad I ran across yours! I just purchased a Catasetum Pink Grapefruit x Bombshell (apparently already growing roots and potted) and a Clowesetum Black Jade (just the bare bulb), so I'm trying to get up to speed before they arrive. I have tons of "regular" orchids, and this is a completely different animal! Looking forward to it.
Thank you for a very interesting video! Does this method work for other orchids, e.g. cattleyas or phals?
I’ve never tried it for other genera! It would likely have to be another type of orchid that grows on palm trees and has their roots growing into some very wet places!
Hi Stephen. I'm new to catacetum types and purchased a ctsm Louise Clark in mid February with new growth and roots showing. After seeing your videos (and subscribing), I repotted using your PET method. Growth is now 5" high and bulb has shriveled noticeably. Roots have gone down into the medium, but I see no sign of them at the sides of the container. Realising that they should be 3-8" long before watering, based on your experience, is there any way to determine how long they could be now. They've been growing for about 6 weeks at this point. Not sure if i should wait until late April, nevermind May, before I start watering. Thank you for spreading your knowledge and teaching us newbies.
I’m glad to help! You’ll often see the roots starting to hit the bottom of the container and then you’ll know to water. However, you’ll want to watch the status of the back bulbs to make sure they aren’t running out of juice! If those bulbs expend their energy, the plant dies, so it’s a bit of a tightrope to walk.
Thank you for the quick reply. While I see no sign of roots at the bttm yet, I'm wondering if the 7 1/2" high container is too high for it. It's a learning experience.
@@AilsaCraig0152 That container should be fine! Is it clear? If so, you see the roots at some point.
Yes, it's a clear container. A juice jug with the top cut off. Small stones in the bttm to just above the well, fir bark for about 3" and about 2 1/2" of sphagnum at top. Same setup for a clowesia Rebecca Northern 'Mikkabi', but it's not as advanced at the Louise Clark. I'll give it another 2 weeks. Hoping the weather here warms up more soon (southwestern Ontario). Again, thank you for your replies and advice.
@@AilsaCraig0152 No problem! You’ll just keep watching for the roots. I lived in Burlington and in Barrie, Ontario, as a kid.
Thanks!
No, thank you!
Most of mine are from Fred!
Mine too!