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Orchids
Mar 20, 2015 21:18:20 GMT -5
Post by peasonearth on Mar 20, 2015 21:18:20 GMT -5
Is there a trick? I'm pretty sure we got a phalaenopsis and the buds and flowers are already suffering. I think we watered it correctly. The leaves seem like a bright enough green, but could it maybe not be getting enough light? We have it in the bathroom next to a window, so it's getting indirect sunlight. These things are tricky and I'm quickly learning just how fickle they seem to be.
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Orchids
Mar 20, 2015 22:36:10 GMT -5
Post by SpringRain🕊️ on Mar 20, 2015 22:36:10 GMT -5
I've never tried orchids so I have no insight to offer, but I'm guessing someone here will have some experience with them.
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Orchids
Mar 21, 2015 15:45:37 GMT -5
Post by lilolpeapicker on Mar 21, 2015 15:45:37 GMT -5
I have had a couple of orchids in the past and they eventually died as it did not get enough light during the winter months though.
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Orchids
Mar 21, 2015 16:04:36 GMT -5
Post by desertwoman on Mar 21, 2015 16:04:36 GMT -5
Orchids are tricky. I've not grown them, but a friend years ago did. I remember them needing to be fast draining but also retain moisture. He had these little pebble looking things they grew in. I think they were clay. Also, bark as a base works pretty well. He was always misting them. They like humidity.
They need enough light yet not too much direct and hot (west window) light. They shouldn't be dark green like most plants (too little light). When they are a light to medium green (even with some yellow) they are getting enough light and flower well. This stuck with me because it was opposite of what I look for as a sign of a thriving houseplant.
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Orchids
Mar 21, 2015 16:24:18 GMT -5
Post by claude on Mar 21, 2015 16:24:18 GMT -5
I'm no expert..but I have managed to get a few to live. I don't fuss with them. They are in an organic medium...coconut husk- coir or a specific lava rock orchid mix. The pots need air slots if they are clay..they look kinda funny. If they are plastic, they do fine. I take and place the pots in the kitchen sink and soak the medium by spraying them, then thoroughly drain the pot. Watering it when it becomes dry and light. Weekly seems to be enough. They are in the kitchen where there is bright light, year round. You'll know that you are doing it right when your plants develop air roots. I use compost tea in spring. Lots of friends spray with fertilizer but the compost tea seems to be enough.
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