The Phal abuse ends here.

[katgyrl]

LOL! Yes, those are cylcamen! :P I knew something felt funny about the name calendula when I was typing it. There's that pregnant brain working again. :O

Thank you for all the tips!

I am watering my orchids once a week - I stick them in the sink and run water through them - but maybe I need to water more often? Or run more water through them? I have been trying not to over water to prevent another mold infestation (I get mold really easy on everything where I live. We even had our plastic highchair randomly mold up in our garage last winter). I did notice that the clay pot seems to be drying out more quickly, that's good to know that's expected. And thank you for letting me know they should have their crown planted right on the bark!

And thank you for that tip with the skewer! I think I may try that. It's hard to tell sometimes even through the clear pots if the bark is dry or not.

I guess I'll have to wait until my Oncidium blooms to know more what they are! At least now I have a starting point. Thanks!

[silken]

Originally Posted by katgyrl

And thank you for letting me know they should have their crown planted right on the bark!

I hope you understood my comment about the crown correctly. Attached are several pictures of the base of the Phal and where it sits on the media. If still in doubt, maybe examine some in the grocery store or wherever you see some. The leaves and where they attach to the base should not be buried.
Good luck with them and congrats on being pregnant!