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I think the consensus about high light is very possible, however, I'd definitely get an Agdia test and check for virus. The pattern of the coloration worries me a bit. Glad to hear your sphagnum is just a top dressing. That and plastic pots are horrendous for catts. Re your daughter's room. A very bright Eastern Exposure will not be enough light (in my experience) to bloom cattleyas. So give them supplemental light. The paphs will probably love it, though if close enough to the windows.And the best source I know of for identifying problems (other than this forum) is the At. Augustine Orchid Society’s website. They have numerous articles on every subject and wonderful pictures there. Sue Bottom of SAOS published an article in Orchids magazine a while back after Davis Off of Waldor visited her. Dave walked around and by sight pulled plants he suspected of virus. Simply by leaf markings, some somewhat subtle. She tested and everyone he pulled aside was indeed virused. Waldor was the first, back in the cut flower days of orchids, to identify virus and they are quite good about testing their stock and standing behind their plants, if notified upon receipt. But, they are also quite expert at recognizing the signs. Here are a couple of photos of leaf markings that were indicative of viruses on my plants. [ATTACH=full]42972[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]42973[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]42974[/ATTACH]
I think the consensus about high light is very possible, however, I'd definitely get an Agdia test and check for virus. The pattern of the coloration worries me a bit. Glad to hear your sphagnum is just a top dressing. That and plastic pots are horrendous for catts.
Re your daughter's room. A very bright Eastern Exposure will not be enough light (in my experience) to bloom cattleyas. So give them supplemental light. The paphs will probably love it, though if close enough to the windows.
And the best source I know of for identifying problems (other than this forum) is the At. Augustine Orchid Society’s website. They have numerous articles on every subject and wonderful pictures there. Sue Bottom of SAOS published an article in Orchids magazine a while back after Davis Off of Waldor visited her. Dave walked around and by sight pulled plants he suspected of virus. Simply by leaf markings, some somewhat subtle. She tested and everyone he pulled aside was indeed virused. Waldor was the first, back in the cut flower days of orchids, to identify virus and they are quite good about testing their stock and standing behind their plants, if notified upon receipt. But, they are also quite expert at recognizing the signs. Here are a couple of photos of leaf markings that were indicative of viruses on my plants. [ATTACH=full]42972[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]42973[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]42974[/ATTACH]
