Thankyou so much Stephen, and congrats a lot. I ma afraid you typed something a bit misleading for those using Celsius temperatures. 40 F Is about 4 C, not 40... nonetheless a Great video. Thanks again!
How exciting, so many buds fattening up and having special cleaning service 🐜🐜🐜!! Looking forward to see all those blooms!!! The importance of giving orchids a true night rest, Walkerianas really need it 💤
Success at last! In regards to the cold and wet, what I found in outdoor growing here (in southern California) is that cold and wet is bad for most Laeliinae. Cold and dry is ok. I once had a C. walkeriana hybrid (C. walkeriana bred back onto another walkeriana hybrid) and after a winter rain (nearly all of our rain comes in winter) water would get in between crack in the new leaf (with buds inside), and sure enough some microbes went to town and rotted it in about 24 hours. Other hybrids often would have similar problems with new growths in winter.
Congratulations on your buds and being able to fix the problem. 😁 I read an article that said the ants also bring in the pests. I can't remember were I read it, but they were talking about the ants on orchids and the cons of letting them stay.😊👍
They can bring pests, but my Cattleyas are healthy enough that the pest problem is kept low. For example, I have scale on all my walkeriana & nobilior, but it doesn’t usually rise to the level where I need to spray. Some people prefer zero pests, but the health of the plant isn’t affected by a low level scale population, so I leave them be.
I'm happy to see that the beast is finally going to give you some blooms. This has been, for whatever reason, the year that some of my perpetual non-bloomers have decided to bloom. Still nothing from my large Triumphans this year, the waiting game continues on that one, but at least some others decided to get with the program. I've got autumn buds on Rhyncholaelia digbyana, which is also a bit odd. Not complaining, mind you.
I am used to indoor growing, where people fret over things as benign as algea on their sphagnum moss, so to see someone showing off their gorgeous plants while little ants crawl on them is a bit of a culture shock! I kinda like it though, as long as they aren't a pest, they're pretty cute.
😻😻😻 Thank you so much for sharing your plants. Congrats on the estrella cross - clearly they need a very dark night rest. I've been diligent about un-interrupted nights as well: closed blinds, sneaking around in the dark after 9 pm and before 8 am... I have three walkerianas one of which is definitely the size of the smallest plant you have in spike. It just finished its second growth this year (first in spring, second in summer) and I hope that after a short rest it will produce a third growth with a bloom on it... This pseudobulb is the biggest it has built so far. I also have some nobiliors now. Those are still vey young but they've been great at re-growing their roots after the long transit from Brazil.
Hopefully that walkeriana blooms this year! Good to hear that the nobilior are growing roots! That’s the single most important part of getting that species to bloom.
@@SVKLOrchids Yes, I would like to see blooms but then again I've barely had to for two years so maybe I shouldn't get too too impatient. Nobiliors seem rather hearty to me so far. Let's see.
I’ve been dealing with cooler temperatures at night as well. I’m actually putting another heater in my greenhouse today. We are going to be in the low 40s at night all next week. Your cattleyas look good as always my friend. I can’t wait to see those blooms.
Typically we don’t get much snow at all, but from late December to mid March our night time temperatures are always around 32ish.. We tend to get a lot of freezing rain. Cold wet winters here.
So cool, can't wait to see the blooms and what a simple light blocker!! Well the walkeriana import I got did put on a spike, but then it aborted, I was bummed. Enjoy your flowers Stephen.....
@@SVKLOrchids most likely the shock of being a bare root shipped from who knows where to oregon and then I mounted her to get it going, was sssooo dehydrated....has bounced back though! It came from Florida to me. I am thinking the rehydration wasn't good for the development of spike either.
@@SVKLOrchids I am in zone 9a. Barely. Worst I have seen it here in 6 years is a few scattered nights in late Dec to Feb getting down into the upper 20’s.
Wow, good job on those buds!! I also brought my orchids inside last week. Temps were not that low yet (about 48F/9C) but we had a lot of rain. Next week we'll have rain and 40F, so time to get them inside. I found some spike/growths on a couple walkeriana's, excited to find out what they turn out to be!
You are going to have some lovely blooms for sure! I can't wait to see them! How long ago did you start blocking the night light? I only have one C. Walkeriana and it hasn't developed a bloom spike this year. Is it too late to start blocking the lovely street light that shines into my grow room?
Hi Stephen, your cattleyas' futures look promising, it will be nice seeing them when the buds begin to open. I have been babysitting 4 cattleyas for the past 12 months and hoping to have some flower next spring ( ? ) What medium do you favor for your cattleyas and what size ? I ask because I need to repot mine sometime soon. Thanks Stephen it is nice of you to take the time for sharing this with us.
Hi Stephen, congrats, looking forward to the upcoming blooms! Quick question, if the night light is on part of the night let's say 3 hrs would they still bloom?
Are the lines on the pots an indicator so you can keep their orientation to the light the same? I've thought of doing it but haven't yet. I wanted to thank you for the zip tie tip. I think my Leo Holguin is setting fresh roots.
So i need a further dip in tempreature for them to flower and i also need to be aware of additional light at night......Let me see , what could i else think of...what to do...
Lower night temps will help, though I’m not sure they’re critical. I’ve awarded walkeriana grown entirely indoors and many of the Brazilians and Hawaiian breeding this species don’t have huge night time drops, though this species certainly gets it in the wild.
I have a nobilor and I have stopped the fertilizer since October however we are having some rain for a couple of weeks now...how soon should I start looking for bloom spikes...I'm in Jamaica
Thankyou so much Stephen, and congrats a lot. I ma afraid you typed something a bit misleading for those using Celsius temperatures. 40 F Is about 4 C, not 40... nonetheless a Great video. Thanks again!
Arrggg… I meant to write 40F = 4.4C !! Thanks for letting me know!! I’ll pin this comment to the top.
How exciting, so many buds fattening up and having special cleaning service 🐜🐜🐜!! Looking forward to see all those blooms!!! The importance of giving orchids a true night rest, Walkerianas really need it 💤
So true! Now to figure out how to give myself a better night rest as well!! Lol
Congratulations. She's huge! Can't wait to see blooms.
I’m excited!!
Always pertinent information, thank you so much..the light deprevation is a game changer.!
It’s not common knowledge, but hopefully I can change that!!
You must be very happy to prove that this is the solution and you are going to have lots of gorgeous flowers!!
For sure! Very happy!
Wow, thats a success!
Can't wait to see them all in bloom! 🤗
Me too!! Should be soon!
Success at last! In regards to the cold and wet, what I found in outdoor growing here (in southern California) is that cold and wet is bad for most Laeliinae. Cold and dry is ok. I once had a C. walkeriana hybrid (C. walkeriana bred back onto another walkeriana hybrid) and after a winter rain (nearly all of our rain comes in winter) water would get in between crack in the new leaf (with buds inside), and sure enough some microbes went to town and rotted it in about 24 hours. Other hybrids often would have similar problems with new growths in winter.
Yes, cold and wet in winter is a killer!! Luckily, we’re still warm enough here that no one is sleeping yet.
Congratulations on your buds and being able to fix the problem. 😁 I read an article that said the ants also bring in the pests. I can't remember were I read it, but they were talking about the ants on orchids and the cons of letting them stay.😊👍
They can bring pests, but my Cattleyas are healthy enough that the pest problem is kept low. For example, I have scale on all my walkeriana & nobilior, but it doesn’t usually rise to the level where I need to spray. Some people prefer zero pests, but the health of the plant isn’t affected by a low level scale population, so I leave them be.
I'm happy to see that the beast is finally going to give you some blooms. This has been, for whatever reason, the year that some of my perpetual non-bloomers have decided to bloom. Still nothing from my large Triumphans this year, the waiting game continues on that one, but at least some others decided to get with the program. I've got autumn buds on Rhyncholaelia digbyana, which is also a bit odd. Not complaining, mind you.
Seems like a lot of the plants are confused these days!
I am used to indoor growing, where people fret over things as benign as algea on their sphagnum moss, so to see someone showing off their gorgeous plants while little ants crawl on them is a bit of a culture shock! I kinda like it though, as long as they aren't a pest, they're pretty cute.
Yes, there are plenty of folks that want a spotless plant. I guess I’m not one of them lol
😻😻😻 Thank you so much for sharing your plants. Congrats on the estrella cross - clearly they need a very dark night rest. I've been diligent about un-interrupted nights as well: closed blinds, sneaking around in the dark after 9 pm and before 8 am... I have three walkerianas one of which is definitely the size of the smallest plant you have in spike. It just finished its second growth this year (first in spring, second in summer) and I hope that after a short rest it will produce a third growth with a bloom on it... This pseudobulb is the biggest it has built so far.
I also have some nobiliors now. Those are still vey young but they've been great at re-growing their roots after the long transit from Brazil.
Hopefully that walkeriana blooms this year! Good to hear that the nobilior are growing roots! That’s the single most important part of getting that species to bloom.
@@SVKLOrchids
Yes, I would like to see blooms but then again I've barely had to for two years so maybe I shouldn't get too too impatient.
Nobiliors seem rather hearty to me so far. Let's see.
I’ve been dealing with cooler temperatures at night as well. I’m actually putting another heater in my greenhouse today. We are going to be in the low 40s at night all next week. Your cattleyas look good as always my friend. I can’t wait to see those blooms.
Thank you! How cold do y’all get in winter?
Typically we don’t get much snow at all, but from late December to mid March our night time temperatures are always around 32ish.. We tend to get a lot of freezing rain. Cold wet winters here.
@@justinsorchidsandmore4398 oh boy, sounds quite a bit colder than here! I always get so worried this time of year. Cold weather isn’t my favorite lol
So cool, can't wait to see the blooms and what a simple light blocker!! Well the walkeriana import I got did put on a spike, but then it aborted, I was bummed. Enjoy your flowers Stephen.....
I hate it when they do that! 😢😢 Any idea why?
@@SVKLOrchids most likely the shock of being a bare root shipped from who knows where to oregon and then I mounted her to get it going, was sssooo dehydrated....has bounced back though! It came from Florida to me. I am thinking the rehydration wasn't good for the development of spike either.
@@kathleenhoughton6129 Ah yes, that will do it!!
Congrats on your spikes!! Had to bring mine in also this week here in the Fl panhandle. Mid 40's F at night.
Definitely that time of year! How low do your temps get?
@@SVKLOrchids I am in zone 9a. Barely. Worst I have seen it here in 6 years is a few scattered nights in late Dec to Feb getting down into the upper 20’s.
@@charlesmckemie8921 Ah, so you definitely need a greenhouse. I’m in 8b so y’all aren’t much warmer than me.
@@SVKLOrchids yes. About the same i would say
One heck of a walkeriana-nobilior jungle out there! I devour your catt videos anytime 😊
Thank you! 😃😃
Wow, good job on those buds!! I also brought my orchids inside last week. Temps were not that low yet (about 48F/9C) but we had a lot of rain. Next week we'll have rain and 40F, so time to get them inside. I found some spike/growths on a couple walkeriana's, excited to find out what they turn out to be!
Where are you located?
@@SVKLOrchids The Netherlands, Europe
@@thedignator Very cool! That’s where my mother’s side of the family lives! I’d like to visit one day.
Was gonna say 40° isn't good, but some of mine have seen 37° but not for long periods.
They really are tougher than most people give them credit for!
You are going to have some lovely blooms for sure! I can't wait to see them! How long ago did you start blocking the night light? I only have one C. Walkeriana and it hasn't developed a bloom spike this year. Is it too late to start blocking the lovely street light that shines into my grow room?
This is the time of year when they bloom! I’d try blocking the light!
Hi Stephen, your cattleyas' futures look promising, it will be nice seeing them when the buds begin to open. I have been babysitting 4 cattleyas for the past 12 months and hoping to have some flower next spring ( ? ) What medium do you favor for your cattleyas and what size ? I ask because I need to repot mine sometime soon. Thanks Stephen it is nice of you to take the time for sharing this with us.
Hi Andre, for my mature Cattleyas I prefer the largest size orchiata in a clay pot. Works well for my conditions!
Wow…. Would love to get few cuttings from you. I stay in Dallas and have quite a good number of orchids.
I’m always chopping my orchids up!
Brilliant, thanks a lot
😃😃
Hi Stephen, congrats, looking forward to the upcoming blooms! Quick question, if the night light is on part of the night let's say 3 hrs would they still bloom?
Probably not!!
Are the lines on the pots an indicator so you can keep their orientation to the light the same? I've thought of doing it but haven't yet.
I wanted to thank you for the zip tie tip. I think my Leo Holguin is setting fresh roots.
Yes, that’s exactly what the lines are for! I meant to chat about that but forgot.
@@SVKLOrchids Great minds...😀
@@SVKLOrchids I remember you talking about it in a previous walkeriana/nobilior video!
So i need a further dip in tempreature for them to flower and i also need to be aware of additional light at night......Let me see , what could i else think of...what to do...
Lower night temps will help, though I’m not sure they’re critical. I’ve awarded walkeriana grown entirely indoors and many of the Brazilians and Hawaiian breeding this species don’t have huge night time drops, though this species certainly gets it in the wild.
I have a nobilor and I have stopped the fertilizer since October however we are having some rain for a couple of weeks now...how soon should I start looking for bloom spikes...I'm in Jamaica
I think you’ll probably have to wait for cool weather before it spikes. Or dry weather.
@@SVKLOrchids thanks so much...we are experiencing cooler temps now...what month does it typically bloom?
@@orchiddreamdelight5016 They bloom in spring!
How many hours of dark do you think walkeriana needs in order to bloom?
Not sure! Just no light pollution, whatever the amount!
I freaked out again and brought all of my orchids inside on Tuesday 🤷🏼♀️
Probably a good idea!
The neighbors... tsk tsk tsk... no respect for walkeriana's beauty sleep 😅 ... oh bugs yes... this year i learned all about ant and aphid harvesting 😏
I’m ok with the ants! It’s the grasshoppers that irk me 🤬🤬