EPI Volcano Trick bloomed after near death experience

[cbuchman]

Originally Posted by bballr4567

That looks lovely. Is it scented?

I haven't detected any fragrance or only a very light fragrance. I'm so busy cooking for the Holiday that my nose (which is usually pretty good) is overwhelmed!

[cbuchman]

Thanks for all you comments everyone! Much appreciated.




May Santa bring you the orchids of your dreams.

[bballr4567]

Originally Posted by cbuchman

I haven't detected any fragrance or only a very light fragrance. I'm so busy cooking for the Holiday that my nose (which is usually pretty good) is overwhelmed!

Very interesting. How long do the flowers last for you?

[cbuchman]

Originally Posted by bballr4567

Very interesting. How long do the flowers last for you?

The first blooms opened in mid-November and are still going strong. There are two buds to open still. Sorry, I haven't kept good records until this year, so I can't be more specific. I'll let you know when I cut the spike after the last bloom is spent.

[bballr4567]

Shoot,that's a long time for me. Added to my wishlist for sure.

[silken]

That's an impressive bloom time! Again, can't wait till mine blooms!!

Merry Christmas! I know what you mean about the nose being overwhelmed!

[cbuchman]

The blooms on this one are just starting to fade. They should be done within 2 weeks or so. So they lasted about 3+ months. Not too bad

[SJF]

Originally Posted by cbuchman

The blooms on this one are just starting to fade. They should be done within 2 weeks or so. So they lasted about 3+ months. Not too bad

That is wonderful! Do you use superthrive and msu every time you water?

[cbuchman]

I do use MSU and Superthrive and I'd say it is almost every watering. Everyone in a while, I use plain water. I don't really have a schedule for it, but I figure it must be good to do occasionally.

I use the Fert calculator from FirstRay and figured out the amount to use of the MSU and it seems to be working well. In anticipation of spring, I also made my first application of Dyna-grow KLN to stimulate root growth, I hope. I'l going to try a 1/month application for the next 6 months or so.

[SJF]

Originally Posted by cbuchman

I do use MSU and Superthrive and I'd say it is almost every watering. Everyone in a while, I use plain water. I don't really have a schedule for it, but I figure it must be good to do occasionally.

I use the Fert calculator from FirstRay and figured out the amount to use of the MSU and it seems to be working well. In anticipation of spring, I also made my first application of Dyna-grow KLN to stimulate root growth, I hope. I'l going to try a 1/month application for the next 6 months or so.

Thanks Carrie! I just started using Ray's K lite. Do you use KLN and Superthrive together?

Do you by any chance remember where you purchased that variety?