new orchids- now what? - Orchid Board

dr_frnkblck · #1 07-30-2008, 08:55 PM

i just received my new orchids tha ti bought off ebay from nia's orchids. i purchased a Blc. Keowee 'Newberry' , Blc. Lady's Favorite 'Morning Mist' , and a Mtssa. Estrelita Sweet Senorita . they all appear in good shape and came in 2.5" pots. the 2 cattleya have new growths and everybody has nice roots.
but now what??
they came with the culture dry... should i water first or should i fertilize right away? does it even matter? am i overthinking this?

kiki-do · #2 07-30-2008, 09:29 PM

Many on here recommend repotting as soon as they come to you. Some swish the roots with Listerine as a precautionary measure. I am one of those who do that.
If mine comes in really dry, I always give it a nice soak of water. I don't fertilize right off as I don't know when they were done last and it's better not to overdo. Start to give them morning light until they are adjusted, then gradually increase the light. All of yours are a high light orchid. Good luck and happy growing!

dr_frnkblck · #3 07-30-2008, 09:56 PM

the regular gross yellowish listerine? i'm guessing not cool mint?

kiki-do · #4 07-30-2008, 10:07 PM

The regular listerine, yes, not the mint. It's more of an amber color, I think. It's good to help prevent any bacterial problems.
Sue here on the OB gave us that little tip. It's nice to have experienced orchid growers to help us along the way, huh? I have learned so much here. Now enjoy your newbies!

Becca · #5 07-30-2008, 11:17 PM

I would recommend to water as well! I love Nia's Orchids. I have purchased from her and have had nothing but top notch service and healthy orchids!

adlemsi · #6 07-30-2008, 11:32 PM

I just received the Mini Mark 'Holm' I bought from Nia.

It was listed as IN SPIKE, so you can imagine my surprise when I saw it was IN FULL BLOOM!!

Nia is great...fast shipment and excellent packing!!

Bird Song Farm · #7 07-31-2008, 06:55 AM

I'll second Nia's plants and add she has a great sense of humor. That's a story I won't go into but if she happens to see this............HI!!

Al

adlemsi · #8 07-31-2008, 11:39 PM

Here are

of my new Mini Mark 'Holm'

I realized the blooms give off a really sweet floral scent.

I love that it's so compact. I'll definitely be buying more in the future!!

Psyguy10 · #9 08-01-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kiki-do

Many on here recommend repotting as soon as they come to you. Some swish the roots with Listerine as a precautionary measure. I am one of those who do that.
If mine comes in really dry, I always give it a nice soak of water. I don't fertilize right off as I don't know when they were done last and it's better not to overdo. Start to give them morning light until they are adjusted, then gradually increase the light. All of yours are a high light orchid. Good luck and happy growing!

i agree with kiki-do don't feed for a week just to be safe good luck!

cb977 · #10 08-01-2008, 10:21 AM

Very nice Mini Mark 'Holm'