My grandmother has an orchid, but she dosent knohow 2 take care of it.Can u help plz?
Orchid question?
The best thing i can offer you is a website: AOS.org. they have many care sheets for orchids. since that i don't know what kind of orchid it is, i'm taking a guess that it is probably the mostt common, phalenopsis. in either way, a lot of commercial orchids are wrapped in moss, which you will need to change into orchid pitting mix. this is a mixture of bark, charcoal, and other things. this allows the roots to drain and allow the roots to breath. However, it is not true that all orchids like it to be dry. Masdevallias, a kind of orchid, NEEDS their roots to be kept slightly moist, while orchids like dendrobiums and phalenopsis, will rot if kept moist for too long. SO, i would recommend trying to identify your orchid before trying to give it a commonly found general care found here. go to that website, as the have pictures to help identify the kind of orchid that you have, because general care may kill it faster than nothing at all. I've killed orchids following a general care type of thing for ususal houseplants, water when dry, diffused light, kept at 70 dgress, and i've lost plants in less than two weeks. So, go and check out that website, it's for the american orchid society.
Reply:those are very hard to take care of and expensive too, good luck
Reply:First you have to identify the type of orchid. Different types require different conditions. Do a web search and look at pictures to begin! Best of luck----
Reply:Plenty of watter stay away from Nicene.
Reply:If it is potted in moss then you will need to remove the moss and repot it in orchid bark. The moss holds water and they hate that. Orchids love to be root bound so it likes a tight container, but the containers need to breathe. You can purchase special pots made just for orchids and they are not very expensive and you can find them at Lowe's or any garden center for that matter. Also, you don't want to water an orchid more than once a week. They hate to be wet. As for light, defused or indirect sunlight is the best. Do not put it directly in the sunlight. I learned the hard way, but now my Orchids are thriving.
Good Luck
Friday, November 18, 2011
Orchid Phalaenopsis Fungus?
How long does it take for a phal to recover from fungus? At first I was not sure what what wrong with my phal, the leaves began to turn yellow and fall off. After a bit of research I was sure that I had over watered and needed to repot asap. Once potted in a more orchid friendly pot that allowed circulation I was sure that it was going to recover. A couple days latter I noticed the remaining larger leaves beginning to droop and that a black smutty hole was being ate through it at the base. I promptly began using garden safe fungicide but it was to late to save the 2 larger leaves. I have only sprayed the plant twice and there is one slammer leave left that I think may fall off as it to is begging to turn yellow. There are new roots that have began establishing themselves in the new matter although i have only re potted it 3 days ago.. There are now 3 blooms left out of almost 11 of the natural blooming cycle. The plant does not get direct sunlight only sufficient light.
Orchid Phalaenopsis Fungus?
Best bet is to take it to a professional florist, change the soil and try keeping it in a cool dry place. Too much moisture may be harmful and norishing to the fungus.
Sorry I can't think of a better answer
Good Luck
Orchid Phalaenopsis Fungus?
Best bet is to take it to a professional florist, change the soil and try keeping it in a cool dry place. Too much moisture may be harmful and norishing to the fungus.
Sorry I can't think of a better answer
Good Luck
I have two orchid plants neither has bloomed since I got them, any ideas on how to help them bloom?
I purchased two orchid plants at Costco last year. I purchased them when they were blooming. They have not bloomed since. My parents have an orchid that blooms every 3 months or so. All the plants get the same South/East Exposure to the sun. Any ideas would be great, I am starting to think they will never bloom. :(
I have two orchid plants neither has bloomed since I got them, any ideas on how to help them bloom?
It depends on the kind of orchids they are. There are lots of different varieties that grow under very different conditions. Get a book on orchids and go on the internet to find information on how to take care of them. Talk to a nursery owner who deals with orchids, and find out what you can do to get them back into bloom.
Don't fertilize or water them too much. You might want to mist them with water about twice a week in the morning. Also, not knowing what type of orchids you have or where you live, maybe the south/east exposure gives them too much sun.
Also, remember that orchids are ephphyes, and their natural habitat is trees. Their roots will rot if they get too much water.
Reply:Stop watering it for a couple weeks. Then give it a good soaking. Let the bark/soil soak up as much as it can. Then let it drain and sit.
That's just general. You should look up what kind in it is and get some good instrucitons.
You may have over fertilized it.
Reply:I would stop watering for 10 days and then give it a watering with orchid plant food . Be sure not to mix food too strong . Water in 5 days and then use plant food in 5 more days . Just keep doing it . My plants have a north/west viewing . Try changing the viewing also .
Reply:http://www.flowers.org.uk/Flowers/facts/...
Reply:it's called root stimulator found at the home depot it works wonders I run the garden for the home depot and it is the best stuff out their you can even get two years growth just by using it once a season.
Reply:find out what type of orchid you have...
each type has particular flowering and growth habits.
it woudl be helpful if you add details to your question, a picture, description etc would give enough info to get a good answer started for you.
I have two orchid plants neither has bloomed since I got them, any ideas on how to help them bloom?
It depends on the kind of orchids they are. There are lots of different varieties that grow under very different conditions. Get a book on orchids and go on the internet to find information on how to take care of them. Talk to a nursery owner who deals with orchids, and find out what you can do to get them back into bloom.
Don't fertilize or water them too much. You might want to mist them with water about twice a week in the morning. Also, not knowing what type of orchids you have or where you live, maybe the south/east exposure gives them too much sun.
Also, remember that orchids are ephphyes, and their natural habitat is trees. Their roots will rot if they get too much water.
Reply:Stop watering it for a couple weeks. Then give it a good soaking. Let the bark/soil soak up as much as it can. Then let it drain and sit.
That's just general. You should look up what kind in it is and get some good instrucitons.
You may have over fertilized it.
Reply:I would stop watering for 10 days and then give it a watering with orchid plant food . Be sure not to mix food too strong . Water in 5 days and then use plant food in 5 more days . Just keep doing it . My plants have a north/west viewing . Try changing the viewing also .
Reply:http://www.flowers.org.uk/Flowers/facts/...
Reply:it's called root stimulator found at the home depot it works wonders I run the garden for the home depot and it is the best stuff out their you can even get two years growth just by using it once a season.
Reply:find out what type of orchid you have...
each type has particular flowering and growth habits.
it woudl be helpful if you add details to your question, a picture, description etc would give enough info to get a good answer started for you.
I need some orchid related help.?
I just bought a white Phalaenopsis Orchid. It's in a pot, but there is no dirt instead it is filled with moss. It's actually moist and it looks healthy, but should I move it to a pot with potting dirt? Should I use a special orchid dirt/fertilizer? Where do you usually buy it?
I need some orchid related help.?
Great it is in sphangum mss most likely, No don't use potting soild / dirt it will most likely cause root rot (I just had to learn the hard way) You should find "Orchid Mix" at any nursery store, it is basically a bunch of bark and some carbon or char it is certain barks though, for example you won't normally find much pine bark in it that would be bad so leave it up to the people who have studied all of that and just enjoy
Reply:Do not put your orchid potting with dirt. Just add some fertilizer for flower or plants as usual.
If you need more guide, this site has great information.
http://pjnursery.cblinkenterprise.com/in...
Reply:A white phal =D nice! those are really fantasitc.
No,don't move it into dirt.. it would rot.My mom uses fertilizers and flower booster.
She uses Miracle Grow on hers.
We get them from Home depot or a flower gardern shop.
Reply:me again, they come from Hawaii and No don't put dirt in it, that will cause it to rot... You can go to the home depot they sell special soil for them and fertilizer, they should be able to tell you how to care for it, cause they sell that type there...I know...
gordon
I need some orchid related help.?
Great it is in sphangum mss most likely, No don't use potting soild / dirt it will most likely cause root rot (I just had to learn the hard way) You should find "Orchid Mix" at any nursery store, it is basically a bunch of bark and some carbon or char it is certain barks though, for example you won't normally find much pine bark in it that would be bad so leave it up to the people who have studied all of that and just enjoy
Reply:Do not put your orchid potting with dirt. Just add some fertilizer for flower or plants as usual.
If you need more guide, this site has great information.
http://pjnursery.cblinkenterprise.com/in...
Reply:A white phal =D nice! those are really fantasitc.
No,don't move it into dirt.. it would rot.My mom uses fertilizers and flower booster.
She uses Miracle Grow on hers.
We get them from Home depot or a flower gardern shop.
Reply:me again, they come from Hawaii and No don't put dirt in it, that will cause it to rot... You can go to the home depot they sell special soil for them and fertilizer, they should be able to tell you how to care for it, cause they sell that type there...I know...
gordon
Orchid precooling details?
orchid precooling
Orchid precooling details?
Hope this will help with your question.
Orchid precooling details?
Hope this will help with your question.
Orchid flowering and dropping leaves at the same time???
My orchid is growing a flower stem but dropping leaves at the same time. I can't seem to keep more than three leaves on a plant at any given time. Is this normal? The leaves also look wrinkly. Is this because of too much water or too little. I usually give it about two ounces of water every two weeks and spritz the leaves. It's on a windowsill so it gets good indirect light. What do you think?
Orchid flowering and dropping leaves at the same time???
You are severely underwatering your orchid.
The wrinkling ofthe leaves, also called accordioning, is due to a lack of water, and yes, this is also causing the leaves to fall of.
Orchids, especially ones left in a window sill that recieves warm sunlight need to be watered atleast twice a week. Spraying the leaves does no good for watering, it may help a little with the humidity right around the plant, but they absorb water through thier rootss, not leaves.
without more info on what type of orchid it is, its hard to give specific watering instructions, but in general, the orchid roots should not be left comletely dry for more than about 1 day. They should usually be watered every three to four days.
Here is a link to an orchid specific forum where you can ask any question you like about orchids and get excellent advice.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/orch...
Reply:Water and fertilize more often, keep in high light, but not direct sunlight. Check the roots to see if it needs transplanted
Reply:Maybe change the medium yo have it planted in will help...give it more pearlite for drainge? I would also feed it, because it sounds a little distressed and could probably use the pick-me-up.
What type of orchid is it and are you experienced with them? How old is it?
Those answers may also help with finding out what may be wrong with it.
Orchid flowering and dropping leaves at the same time???
You are severely underwatering your orchid.
The wrinkling ofthe leaves, also called accordioning, is due to a lack of water, and yes, this is also causing the leaves to fall of.
Orchids, especially ones left in a window sill that recieves warm sunlight need to be watered atleast twice a week. Spraying the leaves does no good for watering, it may help a little with the humidity right around the plant, but they absorb water through thier rootss, not leaves.
without more info on what type of orchid it is, its hard to give specific watering instructions, but in general, the orchid roots should not be left comletely dry for more than about 1 day. They should usually be watered every three to four days.
Here is a link to an orchid specific forum where you can ask any question you like about orchids and get excellent advice.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/orch...
Reply:Water and fertilize more often, keep in high light, but not direct sunlight. Check the roots to see if it needs transplanted
Reply:Maybe change the medium yo have it planted in will help...give it more pearlite for drainge? I would also feed it, because it sounds a little distressed and could probably use the pick-me-up.
What type of orchid is it and are you experienced with them? How old is it?
Those answers may also help with finding out what may be wrong with it.
Orchid import agents?
i would like to know information about exporting orchid flowers form india to other countries.....
Orchid import agents?
What do you need to know.
Are you trying to export cut-flowers or whole, living plants?
1) If you try to import CITES Appendix I species, you will very probably go to prison. The ONLY exception to this rule is seedlings in flasks.
2) Many countries have agricultural laws that govern importation of plants into a country. If you wish to regularly export from India to a given country, you will have to find out the requirements that country imposes.
3) Here in the USA, the USDA has very strict rules. In general, the roots MUST be visible. For orchids, shipping bare-root is not too traumatic for the plant.
4) The USA allows phytosanitary certificates to issued by certain exporters. The rules are very stringent to be able to do this. If there is no phytosanitary certificate, the USDA has the option to 1) refuse entry of the shipment (it then tends to get burned!), 2) inspect the whole shipment (at your cost), or 3) Return the shipment to sender at your cost.
If they inspect and find a single, that is 1, pest they will treat the whole shipment also at your cost. If they find several different types of pests, for instance fungus, a virus, and an insect. They will nuke the shipment, and it will kill ALL the plants.
The rules tend to be circuitous and laborious to follow. But disastrous if you dont.
Good luck.
Orchid import agents?
What do you need to know.
Are you trying to export cut-flowers or whole, living plants?
1) If you try to import CITES Appendix I species, you will very probably go to prison. The ONLY exception to this rule is seedlings in flasks.
2) Many countries have agricultural laws that govern importation of plants into a country. If you wish to regularly export from India to a given country, you will have to find out the requirements that country imposes.
3) Here in the USA, the USDA has very strict rules. In general, the roots MUST be visible. For orchids, shipping bare-root is not too traumatic for the plant.
4) The USA allows phytosanitary certificates to issued by certain exporters. The rules are very stringent to be able to do this. If there is no phytosanitary certificate, the USDA has the option to 1) refuse entry of the shipment (it then tends to get burned!), 2) inspect the whole shipment (at your cost), or 3) Return the shipment to sender at your cost.
If they inspect and find a single, that is 1, pest they will treat the whole shipment also at your cost. If they find several different types of pests, for instance fungus, a virus, and an insect. They will nuke the shipment, and it will kill ALL the plants.
The rules tend to be circuitous and laborious to follow. But disastrous if you dont.
Good luck.
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