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03-20-2011, 05:58 PM
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OK...I am totally cool with waiting and taking care of the plant until it is ready to bloom again, I just wanted to make sure that is the correct method to the madness.
It appears my plants (even though not blooming) are pretty healthy as they are growing new leaves and the roots seem hearty. I actually re-potted one of my plants down to a smaller pot because it just seemed the 6" pot was too big! I think it was the right call because the moss/mixture in the center was still pretty wet from the watering last week!
Anyway, I will just keep up with the current plants I have (that are not blooming) and buy more that are! =)
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03-21-2011, 08:36 AM
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Sorry guys. I'd not read this one and not seen the requests for a sticky. All done now 
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03-23-2011, 05:40 PM
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help, my phalenopsis keep dying and I can't figure out where am I going wrong....
God bless for opening this topic!
I keep my phals in a bright but sheltered position, possibly on top of a piece of furniture like a bookshelf so they can enjoy the moisture and the warmer air...in this season I tend to water them once every week or every 2 weeks....one of my phals had roots gone dry and the other had rotten roots and was all rotten....I really can't figure out what behavior I should change....
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03-23-2011, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by albacornelia
help, my phalenopsis keep dying and I can't figure out where am I going wrong....
God bless for opening this topic!
I keep my phals in a bright but sheltered position, possibly on top of a piece of furniture like a bookshelf so they can enjoy the moisture and the warmer air...in this season I tend to water them once every week or every 2 weeks....one of my phals had roots gone dry and the other had rotten roots and was all rotten....I really can't figure out what behavior I should change....
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Some pictures might help others see what could be a problem.
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03-23-2011, 06:14 PM
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perfect, I will take some pics and post them asap <3 Thanks!!!
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03-24-2011, 11:55 PM
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Q: What do healthy roots on a Phalaenopsis look like?
A:
Please follow the link:
http://www.aboutorchids.com/blog/wp-...oots_640px.jpg
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03-25-2011, 12:17 AM
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Philip you have such a way with words 
Me thinks I hear someone asking how to avoid "crown rot" 
PS. Your commentary is wonderful and the time you took to elaborate on the physiology and care of phals is greatly appreciated  |
Thank you. 
Q: How do I avoid crown rot on my Phal?
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1. If the Phal is grown in a pot, try and orient them as naturally as possible (they'll be in a "leaning" position).
2. If they're mounted, position them either horizontally or pendulously.
3. Attempt to avoid getting water into the crown as much as possible.
Q: What if water does end up getting into the crown, then what?
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1. Blow the water out of the crown. Some people use a straw to do it (it's not necessary to use a straw though).
2. Use a cotton swab or a piece of tissue paper or napkin and dab the water out of the crown.
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03-25-2011, 12:22 AM
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Q: Do I need to mist my Phal?
A: I don't recommend misting a Phal, the water droplets can accumulate in the crown and cause crown rot.
Q: Then what's a good way to raise the humidity if it's low?
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1. A humidifier.
2. Keeping other plants around the Phal. The humidity will be derived from the moisture present in the potting media and the transpiration of the plants.
3. Humidity trays do work to some degree, but they're rather inefficient.
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03-30-2011, 02:40 PM
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Keeping other plants around the Phal
Are there any suggestions to which plants I could use that give off a lot of moisture to keep with my orchids?
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03-31-2011, 03:07 PM
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Keeping other plants around the Phal
Are there any suggestions to which plants I could use that give off a lot of moisture to keep with my orchids?
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It doesn't matter what it is, as long as it's not a plant that must be grown dry and arid.
It doesn't even have to be an orchid.
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