Catasetum Culture: When to water and repot

[@BeautyMarkedOrchids]

I don't have these types but if I ever do, I'll come back to follow up. This is a very informative video.

[@andredumas9547]

Interesting video Brittany, I am learning a lot from you, I really appreciate your videos. Thanks I am going to look for more of your videos on watering and general care of catasetum.

[@PC-zg3eo]

Thanks for posting all this great information. I reported my Catesetums today., Felt very confident but made one blunder - I soaked on the plants after reporting instead of gradually starting the watering regimen.

[@jaynescanzano2412]

Hello Brittany: I have been studying all your catasetum videos on various stages of growth and care, and by jo I think I got it!😄. I have five catasetums and all are doing great, thanks to your informative videos. I love the catasetums!!🌾🌸😍

[@HolyCityOrchids]

+Jayne Scanzano I'm glad that my videos have been helping you! How are your Ctsm doing?

[@jaynescanzano2412]

my monn mel which craft is making a spike with lots of blooms. two that are still growing foliage and two that are in their dormancy. they are fun and challenging plant. ill post some pic once my blooms open.

[@wadesorchids7219]

Thanks, Brittany. One of the most informative videos I've seen! One of the more difficult things I had to do this winter and spring was to determine how to handle the 30+ Catasetum tenebrosum seedlings that I took from a community pot in the fall. Darn little psuedobulbs are less than a half inch! I ended up keeping them misted but not watered. (They did go dormant.) Thanks to you I now feel much more comfortable about the watering practices of this growing portion of my collection.

[@PlantzNThings]

A really Great Video Brittany.

[@HolyCityOrchids]

PlantzNThings Thanks Bill! :D

[@randyonmaui]

Love this. Now I'm more confident and anxious for Fred Clarke to come and speak at my OS-putting my preorder in now! And I was totally looking out my window when I heard the ice cream truck! Lol! Keep up the awesome vids! Love ya!

[@newchidondablock7863]

Hi Brittany, I purchased my first catasetum alliances this summer. Upon receipt, I repotted them in sphagnum moss, they all were leafed out and had the three inch root growth. The problem is, I believe they have stopped growing. I've had them now for at least a month and they seemed to have stalled. None of the pseudobulbs are wrinkled, black/yellow, or soft, but the new growths just don't seem to be doing much. I grow them indoors in an East/South window and keep them moist. Most of their new growths are less than 6" tall (including leaf). Some are near blooming size, and one is supposed to be blooming size, but they all seem pretty small to me. Only the pseudobulb on my Monn. Witchcraft is fat (about 1" diameter and 3" tall). I guess I just expected them to be larger. I must admit, my backbulbs are really small, so honestly, my new-growths will probably exceed the backbulb size. I have some of the KZbin populars, namely the Cyn Wine Delight, Pink Bartiorum, and the Monn. Witchcraft.

[@ferncrafts993]

Hi Brittany. Any videos on how to divide them and when's the best time to do so?

[@dianebeattie3968]

Hi ! Just subscribed to your channel after watching this video ! So well explained, I will certainly try my hand (or green thumb!) to catasetums, was a bit in awe but with your help, all should go well !

[@HamimChowdhury]

A newbie and new to your channel ! Do you feed Osmokot as well as calMag as additive to your catsm ? One of my mounted Catsm spiking . How do I care to save buds ?

[@junefiorito3691]

Do I leave part of the plant above the dirt? If so, should I pull mine up to do this this January, in Canada?

[@johnmickel7667]

Hi no problems I meant we need new info all the time as. you _ 73 but still can learn ( in San Diego saw your Fred Clarke yesterday he's back from Aust keep it up Canada john

[@rozwyo1]

Hi, I just got a Melontiopsis Orchid for Mother's day. When do I water this one? I am new to Orchid growing. Thanks

[@PictureMaria1]

HA HA HA!!! ME WANT ICE CREAM TOO!!! LOL!!! Great video with fantastic examples! YOU MY DEAR ARE THE CATASETUM QUEEN! Thank you for sharing! :) Hope everything is well and HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@alvinwhitley1490]

This is such a informative video. Can you tell me what kind of fish emulsion and seaweed fertilizer or any others besides the usual ones like bettergrow, osmacote and merical grow. Thanks Alvin

[@Heron-vc7jb]

Oh hi, I m from Singapore. I m impressed with your knowledge of catasetums you got and i m gonna get one or two..

[@PlantzNThings]

lol... I thought the ice cream man was driving down my street... I had to pause the video..lol

[@HolyCityOrchids]

PlantzNThings Hahah I almost paused the video and ran out to get some ice cream. Only had 25% battery life on my phone though :(

[@tamaraprevitali1990]

You scream ice cream we all scream for ice cream !! LoL! Hi Brittany I'll be heading over to your Facebook page so I can send you a pic of my Cycnodes that is unpotted and coming out of dormancy ;)

[@HolyCityOrchids]

Tamara Previtali I feel like I'm 12 years old whenever I hear that familiar tune driving around haha. I will be awaiting pics of your Cycnodes :D

[@growingthings6232]

I got to get one !.....Great Video Brittany

[@HolyCityOrchids]

Growing Things Yes you do! And I need a Sedirea japonica lol

[@growingthings6232]

then we both have a mission then don't we

[@conradstarks3181]

I new at this. Do you only use moss? Can I put lava rock on the bottom of the pot for wgt. what do i do with the old roots?

[@betycu7918]

Hi Brittany ! This is a really good info thank you!!!!

[@HolyCityOrchids]

Bety Cu Your welcome! Glad you enjoyed :)

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[@connieaguilar7668]

I know my question is late, but related to this topic. But my questions, my catasetum leaf was growing but the white spotted, too much light or not enough lights? And some pseudo bulbs was soft. I guess I over water it. This video of your I watched it lots of time. To educate me to help myself. Just the leaf it bothers me.

[@annafodde-reguer9346]

just bought a cycnodes hybrid (Jumbo puff) mostly thanks to your videos. Quick question (and I apologize if you are repeating yourself) but when I water the orchid in its sphagnum moss, do I keep the moss constantly damp or let it dry out a bit? Thanks!

[@HolyCityOrchids]

***** You keep the moss consistently moist when the orchid is in active growth. Letting it dry a bit is ok, but these orchids come from places that have a distinct wet and dry season so don't let it go too long without water or you could have some stunted growths. Congrats on your new baby! They are such rewarding plants to grow!

[@annafodde-reguer9346]

Thanks so much! Really excited to see what s/he has to show ^^

[@JeanetteJeanette11]

hi Brittany. I was wondering if you could showcase your monnirara millennium witchcraft soon. I'm really excited to be getting that plant soon and wanted to hear your thoughts on it. this was a great video tutorial, thank you.

[@HolyCityOrchids]

+JeanetteJeanette11 I will be doing a video on my Monn. Millenium Magic 'Witchcraft' today actually! Stay tuned!

[@bretfurgason7615]

Hey Brit. Do you keep orchids out side during summer? I know some would do well. I move most of mine out doors. Until just to much heat. Then back in.

[@HolyCityOrchids]

Bret Furgason I keep mine outside from now until fall. I plan on doing an update video as I've moved almost all of my orchids outside. They love all the rain and sunshine!

[@bretfurgason7615]

Cool. Like to see. Your setup. Amount of sun and shade. Yes they do love the rain. Nice cleansing run thru the media (0;

[@Alicia-pn8vr]

Hello :) I have a immature catasetum and I was wondering which size they need to bloom for the first time. My particular one is about 3 years old and the biggest bulb is about 13 cm tall. You seem to have a lot of experience with this type of orchid. Your collection is gorgeous :3

[@sheltonedwards3521]

Omge a 760 area code! I am a local! been looking to get my hands on a blackwitcraft, pretty sure its considered a catasetum @_@. Do you think this guy has them in stock? I don't do well with orchids but i wanna keep trying since they are so lovely plants

[@nataliacroxton2269]

Hi Britney please could you advise me, I was given a Catasetum by a friend who asked me if I could rescue it. The Catasetum has some rot right at the bottom where the roots are. Some rot has spread to the higher area about one centimetre. Is there anything that can be done to save this poor plant? If I cut the bottom bit off with the rot ( but I have to cut all the roots as well) would it have any chance of survival? Please can you kindly help best regards Natalia

[@johnmickel7667]

Some how your presentation is more ( Dr ) like those of us who know 70 % about a specie need the detailed inf ie as you did here thanks

[@HolyCityOrchids]

+john mickel Are you saying I need to be more detailed in my other videos? I'm not sure I understood your comment.

[@lsubcanaens]

Holy City Orchids I need o e catasetuns

[@lsubcanaens]

Help me!

[@TomNavesink]

If one leaves a catasetum in potting material, should it be set in a lower light setting during the dormancy period? I ask this because I noticed in one of your other videos that you Un pot them, cut their roots and keep them in the dark like tulips. If you don’t do that approach do you reduce light? Thx, Tom

[@johnmickel7667]

OK here's a question - put extra holes in the pots OK I did,I did,etc oops what about PH rags? I think its pots should not have extra holes is: its wants to be wet! espec they are in a saucer? your thoughts

[@johnmickel7667]

keep up the good work

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[@okkulikova]

Do you have a clowesetum? What is the blooming period for it?

[@dpb8510]

Hi. I'm in India in a place called Bangalore where the temperature hovers around 17 to 32 degree Celsius. It's late spring time here all the seasonal winter plants are at the time of ending their lifecycle.I had ordered online a catasetum Cycnodes Wine Delight (Highly Fragrant)and it came was all with yellow leaves from the old one to the newest one. It has a big pseudobulb from which the latest offshoot was there and from where it has come is definitely smaller than the pseudo bulb. I'm afraid was I given a catasetum with some bacteria or it is the normal hibernation thing.

[@kalefiend1548]

why dont you want to moisten the roots, are they that delicate?, will it halt the plants growth? will it kill the plant?

[@HolyCityOrchids]

kale fiend Are you asking why I won't moisten the roots when they are coming out of dormancy? I don't like to get any water near the roots when the plants are coming out of dormancy. It lessens the risk for bulb rot, as the older roots are not able to properly absorb the water. It is the new roots from the new growths that absorb most of the water.

[@1jsolano]

Hi Brittany, my cycnodes has a pseudobulb tha's leafing out but still has no roots. Can I keep the sphag misted or still wait? The greenhouse where I bought it told me I should keep it moist at this point since its out of dormancy but I also wanted to get your thoughts because its got leafs but no roots.

[@HolyCityOrchids]

Jorge Solano Hey Jorge! I know this is a late reply, but maybe still relevant. Keep it completely dry until roots form. Even if the new growth is a foot tall, it still needs roots to absorb the water. Otherwise, the bulb will rot. If you watch my video on knowing when to water Ctsm it should walk you through :D

[@1jsolano]

Thanks Britt, I watched your video and roy plant dharmas video. I followed your advice and roots are starting to emerge. I'm so freaking excited!

[@HolyCityOrchids]

Jorge Solano YAY! You can't see right now, but I'm doing a happy dance for you :P

[@okkulikova]

I do moisturize catasetum roots in dormancy, but they are in bark.

[@ThePetraji]

Hi, I just posted a detailed question on your facebook site (with photo) and the whole post has vanished. I really need advice on what to do with my Mon. Mill. Magic Witchcraft Catasetum: all blooms have fallen off, the leaves are still green but the original root ball has been potted in very wet sphagnum moss. I do not know whether to repot or what to do to let the plant go into dormancy. Could you advise me please?

[@andreasoilander5407]

These are interesting orchids, and maybe at some point I would like to try my luck with them. Do their winter rest has to be cold, besides dry? I understood from your videos that you keep them completely dry in the winter. I've read a Finnish article that advised to give them some water during the winter if the bulbs start shriveling too much, but that sounded a little odd. Wouldn't the water cause it to grow too early? Is it a problem if the bulbs shrivel? How much is it safe to let them shrivel? What would you do if it looked like it's drying up too much? ps: I almost choked on my tea with the ice cream truck thing! It was so funny! I had to watch it again! :))

[@HolyCityOrchids]

Andrea Soilander They do require cooler temps in order to go dormant, but it isn't cold in the sense that most people think. In their native habitat they receive winter night temps in the 50sF. If you have a garage that doesn't freeze over the winter you could even keep them there. I do not advise watering at all during their dormancy period. Bulb shriveling is pretty normal for this species, but they recover in the Spring and Summer. Really though they shouldn't be shriveling a whole, whole lot unless it is just that bulbs end of life. Bulbs get old and die, which is totally normal. If the bulb looks like it is shriveling too much for its own good you can mist around the rim of the pot to give it some added humidity. Hope this helps answer a few questions :D Now I'm craving ice cream lol

[@andreasoilander5407]

***** Thanks! :)

[@lienlienchan]

I'm laughing hard as she paused when she heard the ice cream truck music passing by. 😅 I just got my first catasetum plant, so I have been watching a lot of your videos you gave a lot of great information for a beginner like me. Thank you so much! Is it ok for the water to get inside the crown of leaves? maybe, I shouldnot spray the water in crown of the plant.

[@giorgiacanali5457]

So sad I can't find you on facebook! I just got my first catasetum and needed some help=(

[@vasohoward790]

What do you need?

[@heartorchids7114]

Thanks for the info. Great video :)

[@HolyCityOrchids]

Heart Orchids No problem! I think I may be your first subscriber ;) can't wait to see your collection grow!

[@heartorchids7114]

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[@johnmickel2330]

just went over to Fred Clarkes, place ( 12 miles away ) said " hello " re your catasetiums " new Mord.s and the original Rebecca Northern one ( yes if you look at his place 1 more found joke but hes the best putting up with me .john aka Dr House

[@johnmickel7667]

Like talking to Fred Clarke or Andy's Orchids

[@HolyCityOrchids]

+john mickel WOw, that is a huge compliment! Thank you so much!

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