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08-25-2011, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by The3birds
OK it is a Spathoglottis, I got my orchids confused (not hard for me to do). So how do I get it to bloom again for me in south Florida.
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You have the ideal growing conditions for them where you live, they like very bright light but I would protect them from the noontime sun, lots of water as they are growing and less in the winter, fertilizer the same as any other orchid. No tricks or secrets. |
08-25-2011, 02:23 PM
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I usually water mine.  |
08-25-2011, 02:28 PM
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I usually water mine. |
Foolish me, I thought that was a given. |
08-25-2011, 03:54 PM
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Good that I could provide a laugh or two. OK so...I have the same conditions as last year and they bloomed great for me. Can't say the same for this year in the bloom category. I have them under Queen palms, they get morning and late afternoon sun, lately watered almost every day (thanks to Ma Nature), I do supplement H2O as per needed. Maybe it just need more vitamins! I will try some and see what happens.
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08-25-2011, 03:59 PM
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Give it some time. Mine are still putting out spikes and just blooming their first two flowers. They just might be late bloomers
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08-25-2011, 04:28 PM
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OK will try to be less impatient. Thanks for your thoughts. By the way I decided to try cattleya orchids now that I am living in south Florida, and one of the cattleyas I bought has sent up a leaf with a leaf inside. None of the new growth from the other cattleyas have the second leaf. Does that mean it will bloom?
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08-25-2011, 04:57 PM
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3Birds - Some Cattleyas have two leaves, but it also could be a flower sheath, only time, or a picture, will tell. Can you tell we love pictures around here.
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08-26-2011, 03:00 PM
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I do believe I see a trend in the picture department. I will do my best to provide a picture. Thanks for your help. I have grown orchids a long time, but since I moved to Florida I have branched out of my box (more so because I can grow them outside) and tried orchids I have always wanted to grow. I like unusual orchids, but since I can't grow them all I am leaning towards the fragrant ones.
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04-28-2012, 10:37 PM
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With Spathoglottis, I keep the nitrogen low in my fertilizer formula. I give them a foliar feeding once every two weeks and they sure like replanting every year with fresh material.
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04-29-2012, 02:05 AM
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It'll bloom when the sun is strong and the rain is plentiful. Mine are doing nothing right now.
I'll post pictures toward the end of May.
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