Care for pregnant orchids

[pi11sbury]

What is the best method to care for Laelias and Cattleyas following pollination, specifically light/water/fertilizer reqs? I have two plants with pods that are coming along nicely, perhaps 3-4 weeks in, and they are still growing new roots and small new pseudobulb growths. I plan on putting them outside with some automatic misters once the weather in California gets warmer.

Thanks!

[exasperatus2002]

Keeping up with their standard care during an active growth period but with a little extra feeding. I fed weekly every 3 waterings then the 4th watering was just water to flush any excess build up. With my hybrid, using Guarianthe (formerly Cattleya) aurantiaca as the pod parent I had over 90% viability confirmed with a microscope by the lab. Check out my signature (step by step) for all the details. Hope this helps & good luck!

[tocarmar]

I'm not to sure about any specific care for them. I have experience just with Paphs. I usually don't change anything with water, light fertilizer ect. I just make sure not to knock the pods off (when watering or moving the plant). If you put it outside I would be carfull of pests & rodents, & pets.

[exasperatus2002]

Also when its close to the time that its supposed to dehisc (seed pod opens when fully ripened). Keep a daily/twice daily vigil on it. Mine snuck up on me and I almost missed it. You will see a color change in the ribbing followed by a split before it pops open. I skipped a day of checking and almost lost it all.