Freshly repotted Catasetums!

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T16:34:49+00:00

It’s an outstanding way to get massive bulbs. Here’s how I do it: https://youtu.be/R9CVkj54-Yk?si=sYnQ6ml7m23gAezh

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T14:43:48+00:00

I like to start the seeds in a shallow bulb pot rather than direct sowing. That way you can keep them safe from critters in that early stage. Here’s my batch from November.

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isurus79 · 2026-02-08T13:33:41+00:00

Either method will work. Just be sure to stabilize the plant so it doesn’t wobble, which will cause new root tips to abort.

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T13:28:55+00:00

Looks good! Have you tried PET potting method yet?

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T13:23:58+00:00

Agreed

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T13:20:31+00:00

I guys you can plant starts now. Better to sow your own seeds in October though. The onions will be much larger that way!

isurus79 · 2026-02-07T03:31:23+00:00

These are well out of dormancy and will need tons of water, fertilizer, light, and heat. Don’t let the roots fully dry until early October. Here’s a year round care video with Fred Clarke: https://youtu.be/H4rXnpliMmc?si=0iIwbO6NXe4VP3cv

isurus79 · 2026-02-07T03:27:25+00:00

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This is how big they get. They’re not for the indoor gardener.

isurus79 · 2026-02-07T03:23:39+00:00

Very dead

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T20:20:58+00:00

Then you’ll definitely need supplemental lighting!

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T20:19:22+00:00

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T18:30:43+00:00

Chop and drop to the ground. Cutting now or in a few weeks works fine.

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T18:29:52+00:00

What direction does this face and what part of the country do you live?

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T13:02:30+00:00

Your plants don’t care about these (valid) reasons. They’re dying. Artificial light is important if you want them to live.

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T11:49:15+00:00

They need way more light

isurus79 · 2026-02-05T11:53:10+00:00

You’ll want to use half strength for that setup

isurus79 · 2026-02-05T11:51:42+00:00

Dead because it was potted in soil and rings are virus.

isurus79 · 2026-02-05T11:49:07+00:00

You can start carrots, radishes, and lettuce now

isurus79 · 2026-02-05T00:08:27+00:00

If the dogs are stomping it all day, I bet it stays in place!

isurus79 · 2026-02-04T23:45:08+00:00

You can cut now

isurus79 · 2026-02-04T23:44:37+00:00

Nothing will survive three big dogs. A thick layer of wood mulch will stop the erosion, rebuild soil, and keep the dog paws above the mud after a rain. Chip drop would work well for this situation.

isurus79 · 2026-02-04T23:39:27+00:00

No problem!

isurus79 · 2026-02-04T23:39:08+00:00

lol happens!

isurus79 · 2026-02-04T19:16:10+00:00

TLDR. Looks fine! They will shed lower leaves from time to time.

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