Neostylis question - Orchid Board

hanzy08 · #1 02-06-2014, 08:18 PM

Hello everyone. I just bought a neostylis lou sneary 'blue moon' and it is planted in bark and pebbles and I just noticed that it is drying out very quickly. Is it usually a very thirsty water hog plant? I am new to this genera of orchid. I am planning on repotting it in fir bark soon to check the root system and to have a fresh media.

Pilot · #2 02-06-2014, 08:38 PM

Drying out how? Are the roots just dry, shriveled or the leaves? More info about your environment will help too.

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hanzy08 · #3 02-06-2014, 09:37 PM

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Drying out how? Are the roots just dry, shriveled or the leaves? More info about your environment will help too.

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The roots turns white after two days and the bark all the way down the bottom is pretty dry. I use the skewer method too and dig my fingers as far deep and I can't feel any moisture. the air around the house is pretty dry but i keep it in a portable greenhouse around a lot of plants and it has a clear cover. I have it under lights that is emitting quite a bit of heat but not very much. the temperature is around 75-80F during the day and dips down to 65-70F at night.

Pilot · #4 02-06-2014, 09:39 PM

Turning white after two days is not a bad thing. I think you're fine. Watch the fullness of the roots. It's they begin to shrivel I'd increase watering but only by a little.

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hanzy08 · #5 02-06-2014, 09:53 PM

ok thank you!

WhiteRabbit · #6 02-07-2014, 08:12 PM

Water when dry, or nearly so. I think these do better not staying wet for a long time, so drying quickly isn't a bad thing, so long as you remember to water it!

Leafmite · #7 02-07-2014, 08:47 PM

I agree. These are little vandas and they like to be watered well and dry out quickly and completely. I have my Lou Sneary in red lava rock and a basket pot so I think your set up sounds great. Good luck with it!

hanzy08 · #8 02-07-2014, 10:19 PM

Thanks guys. Twice a week would probably work. Can't wait for mine to bloom! It has bloomed 6 times in the past. Im excited to see how bluish it would be.

Pilot · #9 02-07-2014, 11:47 PM

Where did you get it?

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hanzy08 · #10 02-08-2014, 02:02 AM

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Where did you get it?

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