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I've been growing orchids for about 4 years now in Southern California (Zone 10B) and there is always so much to learn. Some plants are grown outdoors and some are indoors, so I have a wide range of experience growing these tropical plants. From traditional setups to self-watering and kokedama (moss mound) styles, I love experimenting to figure out what works and what just looks pretty.
These days, I am interested in growing orchids from seed. It's another new adventure, but I am excited to see where it takes me.
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@@AttainableGreen thanks for the reply! So the watering doesn’t trigger it to resume growing, it will just start growing and then when the tip is noticeable, regular watering should begin.
HI THERE, THESE PLANTS GO DORMANT DURING WINTER. I DO NOT KNOW MUCH MORE, AS I AM LEARNING ABOUT THIS PLANT ALSO. LOTS OF LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, ANNETTE QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA.
I had an infestation of mealybugs on my African violet collection. I believe they come from stagnant air. Once I brought my violets out of that closed environment, the mealy bug infestation was easily controlled with one or two applications of rubbing alcohol. Try a oscillating fan on low snd see if that helps.
3:40 you said you put it on your high humidity room and watered it every day... What does water it every day mean? A mist from a spray bottle? A 10 minute soak? A dip in water?
Interesting that you told the viewers that this plant was purchased bare root and in winter. Tamiami Orchid Festival,Dade County, Florida is timed in January annually. I first went there in 2022 and did not purchase bare root orchids because I was new to orchids. I did however purchase some bare root orchids that May in 2022 and 2023 at the Redland International Orchid Festival in Redland Fruit and Spice Park in South Dade, Florida. I made sure to ask the vendors about care for these plants and the big takeaway was give those older roots and the plant enough time to acclimate before potting. I GREATLY appreciate this video and hope that your viewers learn so their purchases are timed appropriately. Best Regards
Thanks for the video! Would you comment on brown edges on some of your flowers? I have this problem on one Mlts: after starting blooming in a week or two each flower starts drying from the edges. The other two Milts are fine so far.Definitely not pests, north window, watering every second day. Thanks!
It could be due to lower humidity in the overall environment. Also, I notice that white and cream colored flowers tend to dry out more than other colorations.
The patience was a costly lesson for me on my orchid journey too.. I thought something was wrong with them and kept trying to get them to grow by feeding, watering, moving them around, changing media, etc.. By the time I realized I lost so many plants!
Glad you’re back! One thing I’ve learned from my first year of growing is that alot of the “rules” can be broken, ie phals are low light. My phals love growing under grow lights. More bright than shade and some plants that are supposed to dry out, do better with a little more water. It’s such a learning process.
Have 2 orchids that are doing magnificently well. I use tap water. Growing new leavs and new flowers all year round. The are more resilient then people think. Don't be afraid of tap woter with them
