Cattleya bud emerging

[Sharyn]

I didn't know what to expect with my first rebloom on cattleyas. I didn't even know what the bud looked like! Thought you'd like to see what it looks like. When you get to the link, scroll down to the catt buds.
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/fankhauser...Greenhouse.htm

[chefatplay]

What a beautiful series of pictures. Very nice, Sharyn!

[butt0n]

Great pictures! I'd like to see what they first look like even before that stage.

[pikevi]

More pictures I see ,crazier I get

Nice collection of flowers,Sharyn.

[fred]

well i looked at the link and saw the nice pics and I thought to myself hmm I think I have some flower spikes like that.

so I went out into my orchid house and has a look and I found a few to share with you.







I know I know I am skiting again

[butt0n]

Thanks for the pictures Fred, but would you happen to have pictures of when you first notice a catt is getting a spike?

[fred]

yes i can do that for you.

just give me a few seconds and i will take a pic for you.

then i will add the pic to this post.

[butt0n]

Oooh, thanks Fred! I've always wondered what they looked like since mine haven't re-bloomed yet. I never know what to expect.

[Sharyn]

buttOn: Take a look at Fabolusus pics showing new growth from the catt. which may produce a new flower. I also have some growths from the middle of my catt. which look entirely different - thin and more blade like. Almost looks like criss-crossed leaves. Can't get enough into focus right now but will post a pic as soon as I'm able.

Like you, I like to see the process from the beginning stages to the final stage of a flower.
Purple growth on Catt?