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Orchid (Phalaenopsis) Time Lapse in Natural Light

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:10:11 +0000

This is a 48-hour time lapse taken in natural light from 2003.

Repotting A Phalaenopsis Orchid in a bark mix – step by step instructions

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:18:08 +0000

www.rv-orchidworks.com and the OrchidTalk Orchid Forums presents “How to Repot your Phal (moth) Orchid” View this video and have fun repotting your phalaenopsis orchid into a bark mix. Want to learn more about growing and caring for orchids? Visit the OrchidTalk Orchid Forums and get active. We have members online around the clock to help with your orchid growing concerns. Visit the Orchid Culture forums at www.rv-orchidworks.com…

Phalaenopsis Repotting – Orchid Care

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:33:28 +0000

One in a series of orchid care videos sponsored and presented by rePotme.com Orchid Supplies. In this video we show in detail how to repot a Phalaenopsis orchid. Find additional orchid care information and buy orchid supplies at www.repotme.com.

What is the best planting medium, or food, or moss for cattleya orchids?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:46:09 +0000

I am trying to grow a cattleya orchid, but I don’t know a lot about them. I have been all over the internet, but they all say different things. I know that they have a special pot, and that the roots should dry between waterings. But does anyone know which plant food and medium are the best? I have saw sites that say to use coconut bark, charcoal chunks… And fertilizers… Ugh! 11-35-15, or 20-14-13… Help! I have a cattleya on the way and I already have a happy phalaenopsis (unless anyone knows a fertilizer I should feed him. ) Help! I already have a planting medium that is supposed to be made for phal’s. Could I use that for the Cattleya? I love the cattleyas, and I want it to grow and be healthy. Any tips? Thank you!!!

Repotting Phalaenopsis orchid?

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:50:21 +0000

I bought a Phal from Lowes the other day. It's in flower and I know if I repot it now, I will probably lose the blooms, but it has been in this pot for at least a year according to the attached tag, and the potting medium smells mildewy. If I don't repot it now, will the plant die because of the mold? Please advise, I'm a newbie with orchids!
Thanks!
It looks like sphagnum moss, but it's kinda funky looking, there may be some bark in there.

orchid care, Phal. and Miltonia?

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:47:40 +0000

i have just bought my first two orchids, Phalaenopsis and Miltonia, can u plz help me with the following:

1. humidity is low where i live (10-30%) and i have placed the plants on humidity pebbles tray, is this enough to provide sufficient constant humidity for my orchids? and how often should i moisten the pebbles? should i mist the plants too?

2.i have read that overwatering can kill ur orchids. i bought mine yesterday and watered them immediately without checking if they really needed it. can u kill ur orchid by overwatering them ONCE?

3.i have placed both orchids next to a west facing window without curtains, they would prbably get 2-3 hours of direct sunlight is that ok?

4. is it easy to care for Phal and Miltonia in the same planting conditions cuz i have put them together on the humidity pebbles tray

thanks a lot for answering !!