Sphag or NO Sphag

[kiki-do]

If you switch to moss, I would suggest using clear pots and then you can keep an eye on your roots. Only a suggestion. Oh, and spag. moss needs changing every year as it breaks down quicker.
So don't forget pictures of your new purchases!!!!!

[Jkelee]

Originally Posted by kiki-do

If you switch to moss, I would suggest using clear pots and then you can keep an eye on your roots. Only a suggestion. Oh, and spag. moss needs changing every year as it breaks down quicker.
So don't forget pictures of your new purchases!!!!!

I've been using clear pots from day one!! LOVE EM'!!
pics are coming in a bit!!

[Jkelee]

Ok, Pics of the future flowers, cause 99% of them I bought are babies!

[Jkelee]

Ok, Now here's some actual babies that I bought from the orchid man here in my area!

[kiki-do]

Very nice! What is the first one and the last one in this bottom set of pics? I love the Lc. Purple Cascade! And I can see we have another Paph lover. Thanks for sharing.

[Jkelee]

And now more that I recently bought, and some of my own that seem very very happy

[Jkelee]

Hi Kiki!! Thanks for the Kudo's!! And yes I do love ALL ORCHIDS

And, here's the pics of the names of the first and last for ya

Originally Posted by kiki-do

Very nice! What is the first one and the last one in this bottom set of pics?

[Jkelee]

BTW, can someone tell me HOW LONG I have to wait for those pretty blooms/buds to start moving out of the Sheath that's in the pics?? It's been soooooo long already, I gotta know the truth on time??

[Tropic]

I grow nearly all my orchids in Sphagnum moss and have not had any real problems with using both the living and dead moss. The main thing is not to pack it too tight and every so often 'fluff' up the sphagnum around the plants to aeriate the growing medium, being careful not to break any roots. A careful watering schedule is also a very important factor and good water quality a definite requirement for healthy growth. I really prefer my natural spring water or even rainwater and give the pot a good flushing every two weeks before fertilizing.

[Citra]

I live in a tropical country, but I still don't like moss. Last time I bought a baby phal, that lady put it in a very tight moss, and it rot almost all the roots. I didn't know about and I found out everything when I re-potted that baby.

I agree it's about controlling the water, but I'm just a newbie, what can u expect Well, if you're good in watering then go with moss. I think coconut husk and charcoal are the best for me, as I dont want to rot the roots.