New growth on mini catt

[kel80]

Hi everyone,

I purchased this mini catt back in the spring time. Our cat knocked it off the sill and I was forced to repott it after it had bloomed.
I think I did a nice job repotting it, however, when it started to grow, it started to tilt to the left. Two leaves started to turn yellow, but there was a lovely new leaf starting to form so I left it alone. Now there are two buds forming, but the plant is still leaning to the left.

I assume the two yellow leaves were dying, as I gently pulled on them and they came right out. Now three other leaves are forming "creases" if you will, but the newly formed leaf with the two buds look great.

Suggestions???

Here are some pics. Thanks! Great to be back

PS-In Chicago, dry environment, 68-70 in house, bright indirect sunlight during the day, water once/week, in porcelain pot with bark.

[digitalgate]

perfect, after this bloom wait for new growth. allow room for roots to grow or the plant
will stunt

[phalaephila]

Good morning;

Is the plant leaning toward the brightest light source? Post photos when it blooms!

jeanne

[kel80]

Originally Posted by phalaephila

Good morning;

Is the plant leaning toward the brightest light source? Post photos when it blooms!

jeanne

Hmmm, great point! It is leaning towards the window.

Is it possible for the plant to bloom a different color than it originally bloomed? This looks like it will have pink tips with a white flower. When it first bloomed it was all pink.

[digitalgate]

colour can changes with time. that the beauty

[jay]

As for the color, I am not sure if this applies to all orchids but I know that some phrags can have different levels of color intensity depending on temperature of the plant during flower production.

I believe that in Phrag bessae if it is cool then it will be a more brilliant color, if it is warmer then the flowers will be lighter or more faded.

Maybe someone else can comment further on this.

Jason

[PhalPal]

I have a small mini catt that appears to be one plant when it is actually three.

[digitalgate]

Originally Posted by PhalPal

I have a small mini catt that appears to be one plant when it is actually three.

wah, transformer in disguise

[kel80]

Oh boy.

I came home today....The leaves are starting to turn a light green color with a hint of yellow(not the new leaves) and the growth on the new leaf looks as if it has stopped and almost as if the bud is empty! What is going on here. Nothing has changed-same environment, same temp, same amount of water, etc.

[jerrymeola]

You should stake the pseudobulbs to keep them growing upright. Many semi-miniature cats will grow in a basket shape if left to themselves.

Older leaves dying after re-potting is usually a sign of root damage, but usually not significant to threaten the plant. If the roots ere damaged I would expect all the leaves on the old growth to eventually fall off.

Your light levels may be a little low for Cattleya and adding a little stress to the plant.