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Old 09-19-2024, 01:50 PM
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That formula, if used every two weeks would be good at 3 teaspoons/gallon, or 0.375 tsp/pint or 44 Imperial drops per pint.
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That formula, if used every two weeks would be good at 3 teaspoons/gallon, or 0.375 tsp/pint or 44 Imperial drops per pint.
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In other words, you're not overfertilizing. It's so little the plants might not notice it.

I would guess lack of flowering is related to constant temperatures or not enough hours of Winter light. People in the northern US, farther South than you, find flowering improves if they extend Winter daylength with lights. 10 hours total seems to be enough.
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In other words, you're not overfertilizing. It's so little the plants might not notice it.

I would guess lack of flowering is related to constant temperatures or not enough hours of Winter light. People in the northern US, farther South than you, find flowering improves if they extend Winter daylength with lights. 10 hours total seems to be enough.
It almost seems a bit senseless using so little! I won't I crease it for now as we are heading into autumn/winter but I will remember for next year. Thank you
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Phalaenopsis, like most monopodial orchids, grow through the year when conditions are proper. In a period of less light and lower temperatures, I would decrease fertilizing of Phals., but not stop completely.
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Many of the Phals sold in grocery stores have Phal schilleriana or Phal amabilis/aphrodite in their ancestry which need a temperature drop to bloom. My home gets cooler in autumn which will prompt my Phal schilleriana to bloom around February.

If you want a Phal that would be perfect for that warm spot, try a Phal bellina.
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There might also be a chance your plant is just...odd.
I have one that, on average, blooms 3 times a year. Another two (mother and keiki) that bloom once, but only after May had already ticked in, their original spike being "last" of the year, followed by branching if it happens. Then i have one that has always been healthy, but never bloomed in 4-5 years i had it, despite those around blooming. Then it just did this year.
I started with the idea that all of the phals follow the same rules, but it's false. Yes, you can apply it to most plants, but there's always a chance of an odd ball. That comes nearer to truth the more hybrid there is in a plant.
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Many of the Phals sold in grocery stores have Phal schilleriana or Phal amabilis/aphrodite in their ancestry which need a temperature drop to bloom. My home gets cooler in autumn which will prompt my Phal schilleriana to bloom around February.

If you want a Phal that would be perfect for that warm spot, try a Phal bellina.
Honestly, I've no idea what mine are...they have all been gifts 😂 but it would be nice to know what colour they are!

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There might also be a chance your plant is just...odd.
I have one that, on average, blooms 3 times a year. Another two (mother and keiki) that bloom once, but only after May had already ticked in, their original spike being "last" of the year, followed by branching if it happens. Then i have one that has always been healthy, but never bloomed in 4-5 years i had it, despite those around blooming. Then it just did this year.
I started with the idea that all of the phals follow the same rules, but it's false. Yes, you can apply it to most plants, but there's always a chance of an odd ball. That comes nearer to truth the more hybrid there is in a plant.
This would not surprise me in my house 😂 it's a bit like Alice in Wonderland here...we are all mad! I will find a way of sharing some pictures because to me they all seem healthy enough, just stubborn.
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As most people say, i would find a cooler place for it until it spikes, but weather it needs it or not is something else. Altrough some will bloom just fine without a drop, most phals do get enticed by a drop in temperature, at the very least at night time.
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I'm one of those who live in the Southern US. My phals live in west facing windows. The year round day/night temps are 68 - 75°F. I fertilize year round. My phals are all NOID store bought and they bloom like madmen! No sooner does the last bloom fade than the plant pushes a new spike.
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