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Mounting a Cattleya Orchid

New baby mystery Cattleya

New baby mystery Cattleya

I ordered a mystery Cattleya recently from a supplier in Hawaii.  It’s easy to find great deals on orchids if you are willing to take a chance on a plant not in bloom, or cuttings/back bulbs from plants.   This particular plant at some point got mislabeled/unlabeled, so the seller has no idea what variety it might be.  I may have to wait a while to see, however, it was a deal.  I’m using my baby Cattleya to mount to cholla wood, as it is the perfect size.

How to Mount a Cattleya Orchid

I began by preparing my supplies:

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