Obssesive care vs. Negligance

[beanluc]

Originally Posted by cb977

If enough liquid gets into the crown to accumulate, it's easy enough to use the rolled tip of a paper towel to blot it out

Another way to get water out of crowns or wherever else you want to get it out of, when it won't simply pour off but stays beaded up inside a hollow instead, is to use compressed air: I use the same kind as for cleaning dust off computer parts. Just a little puff blows water out. Don't hose it or blast it with the air, though, because it comes out of the can pretty cold.

[let_it_grow]

Originally Posted by beanluc

Another way to get water out of crowns or wherever else you want to get it out of, when it won't simply pour off but stays beaded up inside a hollow instead, is to use compressed air: I use the same kind as for cleaning dust off computer parts. Just a little puff blows water out. Don't hose it or blast it with the air, though, because it comes out of the can pretty cold.

I use the same idea but i just blow really really hard from my mouth and usually end up with a face full... I have learned to close my eyes

[cb977]

Originally Posted by let_it_grow

I use the same idea but i just blow really really hard from my mouth and usually end up with a face full... I have learned to close my eyes

What a great visual!

[beanluc]

Originally Posted by let_it_grow

usually end up with a face full

heh heh, maybe a straw?

I bet another fun thread would be about "orchid care paraphernalia". Gris-gris, anyone?

[SheilaJ]

I'm probably a 1.5. I'd love to be a 2.0, but I'd have orchidsicles if I strapped them to a tree here!

I check the orchid room almost every day. I have grow lights, a humdifier, and a fan. I check roots (clear pots are awesome) and look for pests frequently. I read orchid books and forums. I repot when needed. However, I have been known to get busy with work and let my phals get too dry (darn grow lights make the room pretty warm), so they get potted in sphag to deal with that. And I don't fertilize as often as I probably should, but then I'm cautious about fertilizer burn.

I also only buy orchids that I have researched carefully to ensure they will like my conditions. I will never have mounted orchids - too much of a time commitment.

I don't believe in watering orchids - or any plant - on a schedule. Too many variables. All my plants are watered when they need it, not according to a calendar.

[let_it_grow]

Originally Posted by beanluc

heh heh, maybe a straw?

I bet another fun thread would be about "orchid care paraphernalia". Gris-gris, anyone?

why didn't I think of that?

[cb977]

Steve (lobsterman) posted this:

ORCHID PARAPHENALIA

[cb977]

Originally Posted by SheilaJ

I also only buy orchids that I have researched carefully to ensure they will like my conditions. I will never have mounted orchids - too much of a time commitment.

Very important suggestion...thanks for mentioning it